genuine

/ˈdʒɛnjuːˌaɪn/adjective

Coming from the true or original source; real and not fake.

Example sentences

“The jacket is made of genuine leather, not a synthetic substitute.”
“An expert confirmed that the painting is a genuine Rembrandt.”

'Genuine leather', despite the confident label, marks the lowest grade of real leather. Applied to people it means sincere: a genuine smile, a genuine person.

Synonyms for genuine

real
authentic
true
original
bona fide

Antonyms

fake
counterfeit
false

Related words

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