gen·u·ine
Pronounced:
/ˈʤɛnjəwən/
Function:
adjectiveMeaning:
[more gen*u*ine; most gen*u*ine] 1 : actual, real, or true : not false or fake ▪ genuine leather ▪ The signature is genuine. [=authentic] ▪ There has been a genuine improvement in the economy in recent months. —often used in the phrase the genuine article to refer to someone or something that is not a copy or substitute ▪ Don't fall for cheap imitations; this is the genuine article. ▪ A lot of people pretend to be cowboys, but he's the genuine article. [=he's a real cowboy]
2 : sincere and honest ▪ genuine emotions ▪ 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.
2 : sincere and honest ▪ genuine emotions ▪ 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.
—gen·u·ine·ly adverb ▪ He was genuinely concerned.
—gen·u·ine·ness noun [noncount] ▪ the genuineness of the leather ▪ the genuineness of her interest