genuine

[ jen-yoo-in ]

/ ˈdʒɛn yu ɪn /

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adjective

possessing the claimed or attributed character, quality, or origin; not counterfeit; authentic; real: genuine sympathy;a genuine antique.

properly so called: a genuine case of smallpox.

free from pretense, affectation, or hypocrisy; sincere: a genuine person.

descended from the original stock; pure in breed: a genuine Celtic people.

Origin of genuine

First recorded in 1590–1600; from Latin genuīnus “innate, natural,” equivalent to genu, as in ingenuus “native” (see ingenuous) + -īnus -ine¹

SYNONYMS FOR genuine

3 true, unaffected, open, honest, forthright.

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synonym study for genuine

1. See authentic.

pronunciation note for genuine

Two pronunciations of genuine occur, with a sharp social contrast between them. The usual educated pronunciation is

[jen-yoo-in], /ˈdʒɛn yu ɪn/, with the final syllable unstressed. Among some less educated speakers, especially older ones, genuine is commonly pronounced as

[jen-yoo-ahyn], /ˈdʒɛn yuˌaɪn/, with a secondary stress on the final syllable, which has the vowel of sign. The latter pronunciation is sometimes used deliberately by educated speakers, as for emphasis or humorous effect.

OTHER WORDS FROM genuine

gen·u·ine·ly, adverbgen·u·ine·ness, nounnon·gen·u·ine, adjectivenon·gen·u·ine·ly, adverb

non·gen·u·ine·ness, nounqua·si-gen·u·ine, adjectivequa·si-gen·u·ine·ly, adverbun·gen·u·ine, adjectiveun·gen·u·ine·ly, adverbun·gen·u·ine·ness, noun

Words nearby genuine

genu, genual, genucubital position, genuflect, genuflection, genuine, genuine article, gen up, genupectoral position, genu recurvatum, genus

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Example sentences from the Web for genuine

Public sector unions create a genuine political conundrum for Democrats.
How Public Sector Unions Divide the Democrats|Daniel DiSalvo|December 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Human vision is as close as we mere mortals will ever come to having a genuine superpower.
Why Natural Color Is So Crucial To Understanding A Whisky’s Flavors||December 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Available at Olympic Provisions Mexico: The Cookbook, $33 Is there anything better than genuine Mexican food?
The Daily Beast’s 2014 Holiday Gift Guide: For the Anthony Bourdain in Your Life|Allison McNearney|November 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He would rather endorse someone with genuine doubts than someone with disingenuous beliefs.
The Good Wife’s Religion Politics: Voters Have No Faith in Alicia's Atheism|Regina Lizik|November 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST

The genuine source of consternation, however, was her label Interscope.
Azealia Banks Opens Up About Her Journey from Stripping to Rap Stardom|Marlow Stern|November 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST
This was not in the strain of hireling praise; but the genuine tribute of esteem and admiration.
The Adventures of Sir Launcelot Greaves|Tobias Smollett
A genuine liking for Prometheus Unbound may be reckoned the touch-stone of a mans capacity for understanding lyric poetry.
Shelley|John Addington Symonds
Magdaléna forgot her partner and gazed at them with genuine delight.
The Californians|Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton
He made answer: You are a genuine Ape, and all these are Apes, who are like you.
The Fables of Phdrus|Phaedrus
But none of these productions would have one gleam of genuine native vitality about it.
Modern Leaders: Being a Series of Biographical Sketches|Justin McCarthy

British Dictionary definitions for genuine

genuine

/ (ˈdʒɛnjʊɪn) /

adjective

not fake or counterfeit; original; real; authentic

not pretending; frank; sincere

being of authentic or original stock

Derived forms of genuine

genuinely, adverbgenuineness, noun

Word Origin for genuine

C16: from Latin genuīnus inborn, hence (in Late Latin) authentic, from gignere to produce

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

单词	genuine
释义	genuine [ jen-yoo-in ] / ˈdʒɛn yu ɪn / SEE SYNONYMS FOR genuine ON THESAURUS.COM adjective possessing the claimed or attributed character, quality, or origin; not counterfeit; authentic; real: genuine sympathy;a genuine antique. properly so called: a genuine case of smallpox. free from pretense, affectation, or hypocrisy; sincere: a genuine person. descended from the original stock; pure in breed: a genuine Celtic people. Origin of genuine First recorded in 1590–1600; from Latin genuīnus “innate, natural,” equivalent to genu, as in ingenuus “native” (see ingenuous) + -īnus -ine¹ SYNONYMS FOR genuine 3 true, unaffected, open, honest, forthright. SEE SYNONYMS FOR genuine ON THESAURUS.COM synonym study for genuine 1. See authentic. pronunciation note for genuine Two pronunciations of genuine occur, with a sharp social contrast between them. The usual educated pronunciation is [jen-yoo-in], /ˈdʒɛn yu ɪn/, with the final syllable unstressed. Among some less educated speakers, especially older ones, genuine is commonly pronounced as [jen-yoo-ahyn], /ˈdʒɛn yuˌaɪn/, with a secondary stress on the final syllable, which has the vowel of sign. The latter pronunciation is sometimes used deliberately by educated speakers, as for emphasis or humorous effect. OTHER WORDS FROM genuine gen·u·ine·ly, adverbgen·u·ine·ness, nounnon·gen·u·ine, adjectivenon·gen·u·ine·ly, adverb non·gen·u·ine·ness, nounqua·si-gen·u·ine, adjectivequa·si-gen·u·ine·ly, adverbun·gen·u·ine, adjectiveun·gen·u·ine·ly, adverbun·gen·u·ine·ness, noun Words nearby genuine genu, genual, genucubital position, genuflect, genuflection, genuine, genuine article, gen up, genupectoral position, genu recurvatum, genus Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for genuine Public sector unions create a genuine political conundrum for Democrats. How Public Sector Unions Divide the Democrats\|Daniel DiSalvo\|December 29, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Human vision is as close as we mere mortals will ever come to having a genuine superpower. Why Natural Color Is So Crucial To Understanding A Whisky’s Flavors\|\|December 10, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Available at Olympic Provisions Mexico: The Cookbook, $33 Is there anything better than genuine Mexican food? The Daily Beast’s 2014 Holiday Gift Guide: For the Anthony Bourdain in Your Life\|Allison McNearney\|November 29, 2014\|DAILY BEAST He would rather endorse someone with genuine doubts than someone with disingenuous beliefs. The Good Wife’s Religion Politics: Voters Have No Faith in Alicia's Atheism\|Regina Lizik\|November 24, 2014\|DAILY BEAST The genuine source of consternation, however, was her label Interscope. Azealia Banks Opens Up About Her Journey from Stripping to Rap Stardom\|Marlow Stern\|November 17, 2014\|DAILY BEAST This was not in the strain of hireling praise; but the genuine tribute of esteem and admiration. The Adventures of Sir Launcelot Greaves\|Tobias Smollett A genuine liking for Prometheus Unbound may be reckoned the touch-stone of a mans capacity for understanding lyric poetry. Shelley\|John Addington Symonds Magdaléna forgot her partner and gazed at them with genuine delight. The Californians\|Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton He made answer: You are a genuine Ape, and all these are Apes, who are like you. The Fables of Phdrus\|Phaedrus But none of these productions would have one gleam of genuine native vitality about it. Modern Leaders: Being a Series of Biographical Sketches\|Justin McCarthy British Dictionary definitions for genuine genuine / (ˈdʒɛnjʊɪn) / adjective not fake or counterfeit; original; real; authentic not pretending; frank; sincere being of authentic or original stock Derived forms of genuine genuinely, adverbgenuineness, noun Word Origin for genuine C16: from Latin genuīnus inborn, hence (in Late Latin) authentic, from gignere to produce Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to genuine natural, positive, honest, certain, legitimate, pure, bona fide, palpable, absolute, real, sincere, earnest, heartfelt, true, accurate, actual, demonstrable, exact, factual, good
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genuine

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