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genuine

/dʒɛnˈwiːn/ adjective · British & US

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What does genuine mean?

adjective

Authentic; not false or copied. Sincere and honest in intention or expression.

Example

"She gave a genuine apology for her mistake."

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Words that share this root

Latin genuinus French genuin Old French genuin

What's another word for genuine?

authentic sincere genuine legitimate bona fide true

What's the opposite of genuine?

fake false pretended

Rhymes with genuine

uneven leaven shaven staven