genuine

adjective

gen·u·ine ˈjen-yə-wən How to pronounce genuine (audio)

-(ˌ)win,

nonstandard

-ˌwīn

: actually having the reputed or apparent qualities or character

genuine vintage wines

: actually produced by or proceeding from the alleged source or author

the signature is genuine

: sincerely and honestly felt or experienced

a deep and genuine love

: actual, true

a genuine improvement

: free from hypocrisy or pretense : sincere

His apology seemed genuine.

genuineness

ˈjen-yə-wə(n)-nəs How to pronounce genuine (audio)

noun

Example Sentences

But whatever else he is, he is the genuine article. A writer of one terrible book after another, but a writer nonetheless.

Dale Peck, New Republic, 1 July 2002 Having had two brothers, a sister and a brother-in-law die violently, he acquired a genuine identification with suffering, particularly that of what has come to be called the underclass.

George F. Will, New York Times Book Review, 24 May 1998 Like a poem, a genuine essay is made of language and character and mood and temperament and pluck and chance.

Cynthia Ozick, Atlantic, September 1998 There has been a genuine improvement in the economy in recent months. She showed a genuine interest in our work. He has always shown a genuine concern for poor people. a genuine desire to help others She seems to be a very genuine person. See More

Recent Examples on the Web Part of this shift reflects a genuine reduction in the virus’s toll.

Dhruv Khullar, The New Yorker, 18 Sep. 2022 But beneath the genuine humility there is a hint of childish delight in the fanfare that has surrounded his centennial milestone.

Gretchen Cuda Kroen, cleveland, 17 Sep. 2022 This is the last of the games needed to put them in position to be in position to try and make a genuine bowl push.

Zach Osterman, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Sep. 2022 The dance world is not necessarily famous for its earnestness, but lllienium has always been a reliable purveyor of genuine emotion rendered in anthemic form.

Katie Bain, Billboard, 16 Sep. 2022 That wasn’t just a gesture to placate Western and Indo-Pacific countries, but an expression of genuine concern about the Russian invasion and its impact.

Tripti Lahiri, WSJ, 16 Sep. 2022 Mora’s praise for Harbaugh this week seemed genuine.

Michael Cohen, Detroit Free Press, 16 Sep. 2022 Though politics had always been a combat sport, both parties had regularly collaborated, limiting their biggest confrontations to genuine and consequential disputes throughout the Cold War.

Michael Bobelian, Washington Post, 16 Sep. 2022 Bridget concludes that Hen is simply not capable of a genuine emotional interaction.

Jessica Ferri, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2022 See More

单词	genuineness
释义	genuine adjective gen·u·ine ˈjen-yə-wən -(ˌ)win, nonstandard -ˌwīn 1 a : actually having the reputed or apparent qualities or character genuine vintage wines b : actually produced by or proceeding from the alleged source or author the signature is genuine c : sincerely and honestly felt or experienced a deep and genuine love d : actual, true a genuine improvement 2 : free from hypocrisy or pretense : sincere His apology seemed genuine. genuineness ˈjen-yə-wə(n)-nəs noun Did you know? Is genuineness the noun form of genuine? Many people appear to look up the adjective genuine in this dictionary in an attempt to discover the noun form of the word. The closest the English language comes is the rather unwieldy genuineness, meaning “the quality or state of being genuine.”Some possible alternatives to genuineness include sincerity, honesty, integrity, and truthfulness. Synonyms authentic bona fide certifiable certified dinkum [Australian & New Zealand] echt honest pukka pucka real right sure-enough true See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences But whatever else he is, he is the genuine article. A writer of one terrible book after another, but a writer nonetheless. Dale Peck, New Republic, 1 July 2002 Having had two brothers, a sister and a brother-in-law die violently, he acquired a genuine identification with suffering, particularly that of what has come to be called the underclass. George F. Will, New York Times Book Review, 24 May 1998 Like a poem, a genuine essay is made of language and character and mood and temperament and pluck and chance. Cynthia Ozick, Atlantic, September 1998 There has been a genuine improvement in the economy in recent months. She showed a genuine interest in our work. He has always shown a genuine concern for poor people. a genuine desire to help others She seems to be a very genuine person. See More Recent Examples on the Web Part of this shift reflects a genuine reduction in the virus’s toll. Dhruv Khullar, The New Yorker, 18 Sep. 2022 But beneath the genuine humility there is a hint of childish delight in the fanfare that has surrounded his centennial milestone. Gretchen Cuda Kroen, cleveland, 17 Sep. 2022 This is the last of the games needed to put them in position to be in position to try and make a genuine bowl push. Zach Osterman, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Sep. 2022 The dance world is not necessarily famous for its earnestness, but lllienium has always been a reliable purveyor of genuine emotion rendered in anthemic form. Katie Bain, Billboard, 16 Sep. 2022 That wasn’t just a gesture to placate Western and Indo-Pacific countries, but an expression of genuine concern about the Russian invasion and its impact. Tripti Lahiri, WSJ, 16 Sep. 2022 Mora’s praise for Harbaugh this week seemed genuine. Michael Cohen, Detroit Free Press, 16 Sep. 2022 Though politics had always been a combat sport, both parties had regularly collaborated, limiting their biggest confrontations to genuine and consequential disputes throughout the Cold War. Michael Bobelian, Washington Post, 16 Sep. 2022 Bridget concludes that Hen is simply not capable of a genuine emotional interaction. Jessica Ferri, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Latin genuinus innate, genuine; akin to Latin gignere to beget — more at kin First Known Use circa 1639, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Phrases Containing genuine the genuine article the genuine article Kids Definition genuine adjective gen·u·ine ˈjen-yə-wən 1 : actual, real, or true : not false or fake genuine gold 2 : sincere and honest She showed genuine interest. Legal Definition genuine adjective gen·u·ine : actually having the reputed or apparent qualities or character specifically : free of forgery or counterfeiting see also genuine issue at issue genuineness noun 1 as in authenticity Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance authenticity truth verity factuality fact materiality actuality reality Antonyms & Near Antonyms unreality fiction phantasy fantasy irreality dreaminess fictitiousness fancy surreality See More 2 as in sincerity Synonyms & Similar Words sincerity straightforwardness frankness unpretentiousness guilelessness ingenuousness artlessness naturalness candor honesty naïveté openness unworldliness unaffectedness greenness naivety innocence naivete viridity naïvety naiveté rawness naiveness unsophistication simplicity inexperience simpleness simplemindedness childishness carelessness insularity callowness parochialism coltishness gullibility unawareness provincialism heedlessness idealism impressionability credulousness optimism credulity thoughtlessness ignorance obliviousness impracticality Antonyms & Near Antonyms sophistication cynicism worldliness artfulness artificiality insincerity dishonesty pretentiousness knowingness suspiciousness disbelief incredulity maturity skepticism wariness carefulness affectedness deviousness doubtfulness pessimism caution street smarts See More
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genuine

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