Genuine is used to describe people and things that are exactly what they appear to be, and are not false or an imitation.
He is an inspiration and a genuine hero.
...genuine leather.
They're convinced the picture is genuine.
Synonyms: authentic, real, original, actual More Synonyms of genuine
2. adjective
Genuine refers to things such as emotions that are real and not pretended.
There was genuine joy in this room.
If this offer is genuine I will gladly accept it.
Synonyms: heartfelt, sincere, honest, earnest More Synonyms of genuine
genuinelyadverb
He was genuinely surprised.
genuinenessuncountable noun
He needed at least three days to assess the genuineness of their intentions. [+ of]
3. adjective
If you describe a person as genuine, you approve of them because they are honest, truthful, and sincere in the way they live and in their relationships with other people.
[approval]
She is very caring and very genuine.
Synonyms: sincere, straightforward, honest, natural More Synonyms of genuine
genuinenessuncountable noun
I have no doubt about their genuineness.
genuine in British English
(ˈdʒɛnjʊɪn)
adjective
1.
not fake or counterfeit; original; real; authentic
2.
not pretending; frank; sincere
3.
being of authentic or original stock
Derived forms
genuinely (ˈgenuinely)
adverb
genuineness (ˈgenuineness)
noun
Word origin
C16: from Latin genuīnus inborn, hence (in Late Latin) authentic, from gignere to produce
genuine in American English
(ˈdʒɛnjuɪn)
adjective
1.
of the original stock; purebred
2.
really being what it is said to be or coming from the alleged source or origin; not counterfeit or artificial; real; true; authentic
3.
sincere and frank; honest and forthright
SIMILAR WORDS: auˈthentic
Derived forms
genuinely (ˈgenuinely)
adverb
genuineness (ˈgenuineness)
noun
Word origin
L genuinus, orig., inborn, native, hence authentic < base of gignere, to be born: see genus
Examples of 'genuine' in a sentence
genuine
The way you blend personal ambitions with a sense of caring spells genuine progress.
The Sun (2012)
The reality for innocent parties with genuine claims is very different.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Women tell each other genuine things about their actual lives.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
You have to accept very genuine reactions from people who lead really hard lives.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
This interest must be genuine and sincere.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
You do some deep thinking about relationships and know who has warm and genuine love to offer.
The Sun (2009)
You only find out when you work with them and he is a genuine and honest player.
The Sun (2010)
Why settle for the real thing when you can queue for a genuine fake?
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
This is a real and genuine entrepreneurial opportunity for the winner.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
To be authentic is to be genuine.
Christianity Today (2000)
Both works were full of genuine emotion.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
None of the handful of genuine passengers submitted claims.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
This is about genuine love of the game and your home town.
The Sun (2012)
This makes it easier to recognise genuine people and not be fooled by charming but unreliable ones.
The Sun (2008)
He was a genuine and sincere person.
The Sun (2010)
They all offer genuine friendliness and great family facilities.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
He is a guy who is honest and genuine.
The Sun (2010)
There are reports of systems that can outperform human beings in distinguishing between fake and genuine smiles.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
And the winning ingredients are genuine emotion and tunes to die for.
The Sun (2009)
There were genuine concerns about his making a full recovery.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Jupiter's gift to you is a love based on fun and genuine caring.
The Sun (2011)
The real test for genuine belief is not what people say, but what they do.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Early in the film, he seems so caring and genuine.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
It is the club's one genuine claim to fame.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Quotations
Genuineness only thrives in the dark. Like celeryAldous HuxleyThose Barren Leaves
In other languages
genuine
British English: genuine /ˈdʒɛnjʊɪn/ ADJECTIVE
Something that is genuine is real and exactly what it appears to be.
...genuine leather.
American English: genuine
Arabic: أَصْلِيّ
Brazilian Portuguese: genuíno
Chinese: 真实的
Croatian: nepatvoren
Czech: pravý nefalšovaný
Danish: ægte
Dutch: echt
European Spanish: genuino
Finnish: aito
French: authentique
German: echt
Greek: γνήσιος
Italian: genuino
Japanese: 本物の
Korean: 진짜의
Norwegian: autentisk
Polish: prawdziwy
European Portuguese: genuíno
Romanian: autentic
Russian: настоящий
Latin American Spanish: genuino
Swedish: äkta
Thai: จริง
Turkish: gerçek mücevher
Ukrainian: справжній
Vietnamese: thực
All related terms of 'genuine'
genuine assets
the tangible and intangible assets that make an organization unique , including things such as exclusive customer relationships, etc
genuine belief
If it is your belief that something is the case, it is your strong opinion that it is the case.
genuine desire
A desire is a strong wish to do or have something.
genuine emotion
An emotion is a feeling such as happiness, love , fear , anger , or hatred , which can be caused by the situation that you are in or the people you are with.
genuine warmth
Someone who has warmth is friendly and enthusiastic in their behaviour towards other people.
genuine affection
If you regard someone or something with affection , you like them and are fond of them.
genuine commitment
If you make a commitment to do something, you promise that you will do it.
genuine enthusiasm
Enthusiasm is great eagerness to be involved in a particular activity which you like and enjoy or which you think is important.
genuine friendship
A friendship is a relationship between two or more friends .
genuine opportunity
An opportunity is a situation in which it is possible for you to do something that you want to do.
the genuine article
If you describe something as the genuine article , you are emphasizing that it is genuine, and often that it is very good .
Chinese translation of 'genuine'
genuine
(ˈdʒɛnjuɪn)
adj
(= real)[antique, leather]真正的 (zhēnzhèng de)
(= sincere)[person]真诚(誠)的 (zhēnchéng de)
[emotion, interest]实(實)实(實)在在的 (shíshí-zàizài de)
1 (adjective)
Definition
real and exactly what it appears to be
They are convinced the painting is genuine.
Synonyms
authentic
patterns for making authentic border-style clothing
real
his first real job
original
The company specializes in selling original movie posters.
actual
They are using local actors or the actual people involved.
sound
true
Everything I had heard about him was true.
pure
The ancient alchemists tried to transmute base metals into pure gold.
sterling
valid
Both sides have made valid points.
legitimate
They have demanded the restoration of the legitimate government.
honest
It was an honest mistake on his part.
veritable
bona fide
We are happy to donate to bona fide charitable causes.
dinkum (Australian, New Zealand, informal)
pukka
He bought a pukka, rear-drive sports car.
the real McCoy
Opposites
false
,
artificial
,
fake
,
imitation
,
bogus
,
simulated
,
sham
,
fraudulent
,
pseudo (informal)
,
counterfeit
,
phoney
,
spurious
2 (adjective)
Definition
sincerely felt
There was genuine joy in the room.
Synonyms
heartfelt
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to all the relatives.
sincere
He accepted her apologies as sincere.
honest
earnest
Despite their earnest efforts, they failed to win support.
real
Their expressions of regret did not smack of real sorrow.
true
God's anger could only be averted by true repentance.
frank
with frank admiration on his face
unaffected
this unaffected, charming couple
wholehearted
He deserves our wholehearted support in this matter.
unadulterated
unalloyed
unfeigned
I could tell from his unfeigned astonishment that he knew nothing.
Opposites
affected
,
false
,
phoney
,
feigned
,
insincere
3 (adjective)
Definition
(of a person) honest and without pretence
She is a very caring and genuine person.
Synonyms
sincere
straightforward
I was impressed by his straightforward intelligent manner.
honest
I was honest about what I was doing.
natural
Jan's sister was as natural and friendly as the rest of the family.
frank
They had a frank discussion about the issue.
candid
a candid account of her life in the limelight
upfront (informal)
dinkum (Australian, New Zealand, informal)
He was a fair dinkum bloke with no pretensions.
artless
his artless air and charming smile
guileless
She was so guileless that he had no option but to believe her.
Opposites
false
,
hypocritical
,
phoney
,
insincere
Quotation
Genuineness only thrives in the dark. Like celery [Aldous Huxley – Those Barren Leaves]
Additional synonyms
in the sense of actual
Definition
existing in reality or as a matter of fact
They are using local actors or the actual people involved.
Synonyms
genuine,
real,
true,
confirmed,
authentic,
verified,
truthful,
bona fide,
dinkum (Australian, New Zealand, informal)
in the sense of artless
Definition
natural or unpretentious
his artless air and charming smile
Synonyms
natural,
simple,
fair,
frank,
plain,
pure,
open,
round,
true,
direct,
genuine,
humble,
straightforward,
sincere,
honest,
candid,
unaffected,
upfront (informal),
unpretentious,
unadorned,
dinkum (Australian, New Zealand, informal),
guileless,
uncontrived,
undesigning
in the sense of bona fide
Definition
undertaken in good faith
We are happy to donate to bona fide charitable causes.
Synonyms
genuine,
real,
true,
legal,
actual,
legitimate,
authentic,
honest,
veritable,
lawful,
on the level (informal),
kosher (informal),
dinkum (Australian, New Zealand, informal),
the real McCoy
Synonyms of 'genuine'
genuine
Explore 'genuine' in the dictionary
Additional synonyms
in the sense of valid
Definition
based on sound reasoning
Both sides have made valid points.
Synonyms
sound,
good,
reasonable,
just,
telling,
powerful,
convincing,
substantial,
acceptable,
sensible,
rational,
logical,
viable,
credible,
sustainable,
plausible,
conclusive,
weighty,
well-founded,
cogent,
well-grounded
in the sense of wholehearted
Definition
done or given with total sincerity or enthusiasm
He deserves our wholehearted support in this matter.