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genuine

[jen-yoo-in] / ˈdʒɛn yu ɪn /
ADJECTIVE
authentic, real
Synonyms
STRONGEST
absolute bona fide certain honest legitimate natural palpable positive pure
WEAK
24-carat accurate actual demonstrable exact factual good hard indubitable kosher literal official original plain precise proved sound sterling
Antonyms
STRONGEST
doubtful dubious indefinite questionable uncertain unsure
WEAK
affected counterfeit deceiving deceptive dishonest false illegitimate insincere misleading sham unreal
ADJECTIVE
unaffected; honest
Synonyms
STRONGEST
earnest heartfelt natural positive real sincere true
WEAK
actual artless candid for real frank known open reliable righteous trustworthy undesigning unfeigned unimpeachable unpretended unquestionable up front valid well-established
Antonyms
STRONGEST
dishonest false insincere invalid unreal untrustworthy
WEAK
affected counterfeit deceiving deceptive illegitimate misleading sham

Example Sentences

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There was a genuine thrill seeing a dinosaur appear in “The End of Oak Street.”

From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026

Once the professional reason to gather disappeared, even genuine friendships couldn’t hold the group together.

From Slate • Apr. 12, 2026

Private companies are building rockets and landers with genuine urgency.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Roberts laughed, but the twinkle in his eye was genuine.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Alcée Arobin’s manner was so genuine that it often deceived even himself.

From "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin

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