Genuine

/ˈdʒɛnjʊɪn/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Truly what something is said to be; authentic.

The painting was verified as a genuine work of the artist.

Sincere and honest; free from pretense.

Her genuine smile made everyone feel welcome.

Real; not counterfeit.

He gave her a genuine leather handbag for her birthday.

Having a quality of authenticity.

He has a genuine interest in helping others.

From Latin 'genuinus', meaning 'natural, innate, native'.

genuine article

An authentic or real item.

genuine concern

A sincere interest in someone's well-being.

authenticity

The quality of being authentic; genuineness.

sincerity

The quality of being free from pretense, deceit, or hypocrisy.

No fake

This is the no fake stuff, 100% genuine.

Real deal

He's the genuine article when it comes to honesty.