genuine

/ˈdʒɛnɪn/ /ˈɡɛnjuɪn/

Definitions

1. adjective

being or relating to the genuine article; authentic and not fake or copied

“She bought a genuine designer handbag for her birthday.”

2. adverb

in a genuine manner or with genuine feelings

“He spoke genuinely about his feelings during the therapy session.”

3. noun

a genuine article or product

“The store sold a wide variety of genuine artwork from local artists.”

Synonyms

  • authentic
  • legitimate
  • true

Antonyms

  • artificial
  • counterfeit
  • fake