Genuine

Meaning

Genuine means real, authentic, or truly what something claims to be. It can also describe a feeling, quality, or reaction that is sincere and not pretended.

Pronunciation

/ˈdʒen.ju.ɪn/

Word Forms

• Adjective: genuine
• Adverb: genuinely
• Noun: genuineness

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

• genuine interest — real and sincere interest in something.
• genuine concern — sincere worry or care about someone or something.
• genuine emotion — real emotion that is not pretended.
• genuine affection — sincere feelings of fondness or love.
• genuine smile — a natural and sincere smile.
• genuine article — something that is authentic rather than an imitation.

Example Sentences

• Her concern for the children was completely genuine.
• He showed genuine interest in learning about other cultures.
• The painting was confirmed to be a genuine work by the artist.
• She gave him a genuine smile when she saw him again.
• His apology sounded genuine, so she decided to forgive him.

Literary Example

Example:

“She was very showy, but she was not genuine.”

— Charlotte Brontë, Jane Eyre

Here, genuine means natural, sincere, and not merely artificial or pretended. Jane distinguishes between outward attractiveness and the absence of authentic feeling or character. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}

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