Definition von genuine

Häufigkeit

genuine

(dʒenjuɪn )

1. Adjektiv [usually ADJECTIVE noun]

Genuine is used to describe people and things that are exactly what they appear to be, and are not false or an imitation.

He is an inspiration and a genuine hero.

...genuine leather.

They're convinced the picture is genuine.

Synonyme:authentic, real, original, actual Weitere Synonyme von genuine

2. Adjektiv

Genuine refers to things such as emotions that are real and not pretended.

There was genuine joy in this room.

If this offer is genuine I will gladly accept it.

Synonyme:heartfelt, sincere, honest, earnest Weitere Synonyme von genuine

genuinely Adverb

He was genuinely surprised.

genuineness unzählbares Substantiv

He needed at least three days to assess the genuineness of their intentions. [+ of]

3. Adjektiv

If you describe a person as genuine, you approve of them because they are honest, truthful, and sincere in the way they live and in their relationships with other people.

[approval]

She is very caring and very genuine.

Synonyme:sincere, straightforward, honest, natural Weitere Synonyme von genuine

genuineness unzählbares Substantiv

I have no doubt about their genuineness.

Video: pronunciation of 'genuine'

Häufigkeit

genuine in American

(ˈdʒɛnjuɪn ; jenˈyo̅oin)

Adjektiv

of the original stock; purebred

really being what it is said to be or coming from the alleged source or origin; not counterfeit or artificial; real; true; authentic

sincere and frank; honest and forthright

SIMILAR WORDS: auˈthentic

Abgeleitete Formen

genuinely (ˈgenuinely)

Adverb

genuineness (ˈgenuineness)

Substantiv

Wortherkunft von genuine

L genuinus, orig., inborn, native, hence authentic < base of gignere, to be born: see genus

Häufigkeit

genuine in British

(ˈdʒɛnjʊɪn )

Adjektiv

not fake or counterfeit; original; real; authentic

not pretending; frank; sincere

being of authentic or original stock

Abgeleitete Formen

genuinely (ˈgenuinely)

Adverb

genuineness (ˈgenuineness)

Substantiv

Wortherkunft von genuine

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

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