genuine

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈdʒɛnjuɪn/

US:USA pronunciation: IPAUSA pronunciation: IPA/ˈdʒɛnjuɪn or, sometimes, -ˌaɪn/

US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling( jenyo̅o̅ in)



genuine
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Sense: Adjective: real
Synonyms:
real Collocations, authentic, true Collocations, actual Collocations, bona fide, veritable, official Collocations, certified, verified, confirmed Collocations, unquestionable, authenticated, factual Collocations, indisputable, aboveboard, above-board, above board, proper Collocations, valid Collocations, legitimate, pukka (UK, informal), legit (informal), for real, honest-to-goodness (informal), honest-to-God (informal), straight-up (informal), kosher (informal), real-life, real live
Antonyms:
counterfeit Collocations, fake Collocations, mock Collocations, false Collocations, unauthentic, artificial, synthetic
Sense: Adjective: sincere
Synonyms:
sincere Collocations, honest Collocations, truthful Collocations, true Collocations, straightforward Collocations, heartfelt, reliable Collocations, trustworthy Collocations, pure Collocations, open Collocations, candid, transparent, on the level (slang), straight-shooting (slang), upfront (informal), plainspoken, plain-spoken, plain-speaking, unfeigned, unadorned, forthright, frank Collocations
Antonyms:
fake Collocations, hypocritical, dishonest Collocations, insincere, deceptive Collocations, misleading Collocations, pretentious, stuck-up


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