Genuine: meaning, definitions and examples

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genuine

[ ˈdʒɛnjʊɪn ]

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product description

Truly what something is said to be; authentic. Not a copy; real.

Synonyms

authentic, real, true

Examples of usage

The watch is made of genuine leather.
She has a genuine talent for painting.

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emotions

Sincere and honest; not pretending. Free from hypocrisy or dishonesty.

Synonyms

authentic, honest, sincere

Examples of usage

I could see the genuine happiness in her eyes.
His apologies seemed genuine.

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character

Having qualities or characteristics that are truly one's own; not artificial or imitation.

Synonyms

authentic, original, real

Examples of usage

She has a genuine sense of humor.
His genuine kindness touched everyone around him.

Translations

Translations of the word "genuine" in other languages:

🇵🇹 genuíno

autêntico
verdadeiro

🇮🇳 असली

वास्तविक
प्रामाणिक

🇩🇪 echt

authentisch
wahrhaftig

🇮🇩 asli

otentik
tulus

🇺🇦 справжній

істинний
автентичний

🇵🇱 prawdziwy

autentyczny
szczery

🇯🇵 本物の (ほんものの)

誠実な (せいじつな)
真実の (しんじつの)

🇫🇷 authentique

véritable
sincère

🇪🇸 genuino

auténtico
verdadero

🇹🇷 gerçek

hakiki
özgün

🇰🇷 진짜의 (jinjja-ui)

진실된 (jinsildeun)
순수한 (sunsuhan)

🇸🇦 أصيل

حقيقي
صادق

🇨🇿 pravý

autentický
skutečný

🇸🇰 pravý

autentický
skutočný

🇨🇳 真正的 (zhēnzhèng de)

真实的 (zhēnshí de)
诚挚的 (chéngzhì de)

🇸🇮 pristen

avtentičen
resničen

🇮🇸 ekta

ósvikinn
raunverulegur

🇰🇿 шынайы

түпнұсқа
ақиқат

🇬🇪 ნამდვილი (namdvili)

ავთენტური (avtenturi)
გულწრფელი (gulwprseli)

🇦🇿 həqiqi

orijinal
səmimi

🇲🇽 genuino

auténtico
verdadero

Word origin

The word 'genuine' originated from the Latin word 'genuinus', meaning 'innate, native'. It entered the English language in the early 17th century. Over time, 'genuine' has come to represent authenticity, sincerity, and truthfulness.