Word
genuine
Phoneticsgen·uine
US/ˈdʒɛnˈjuˌwaɪn/
UK/dʒˈɛnjuːɪn/
Definitions
01real and not fake
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. real and exactly what it appears to be; not a fake or a copy.
adj. authentic and possessing the claimed character, origin, or purity; not counterfeit or spurious.
日本語:本当※
“The shop owner guaranteed that the diamond ring was genuine and not a glass copy.”
“The museum curator spent months verifying that the painting was a genuine Rembrandt rather than a high-quality nineteenth-century imitation.”
Usage
Often used to describe materials like leather, fur, or antique items.
Antonyms
02honest and sincere
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. honest and sincere in the way you behave or feel.
adj. sincere and honest in character or emotion; free from hypocrisy or affectation.
“He showed genuine concern for his friend's health by visiting him every day.”
“Her apology seemed genuine, as she took full responsibility for the error without offering any defensive excuses.”
Antonyms
03original or native
C2 · Proficiency Formal
adj. belonging to the original group or type.
adj. belonging to or proceeding from the original stock; native or pure-bred.
日本語:純粋※
“The scientist studied the genuine local plants that had grown there for centuries.”
“The researchers sought to identify the genuine descendants of the island's first inhabitants to better understand the historical migration patterns.”
Usage
Usually found in technical or biological contexts regarding origins.
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “genuine” in context.
Verb
01. prove genuine
“The signature on the document was analyzed and proved genuine.”
verb + adj
02. seem genuine
“His apology seemed genuine, so I decided to forgive him for the mistake.”
verb + adj
Adjective
03. genuine concern
“The teacher showed genuine concern for the student's well-being after the accident.”
adj + noun
04. genuine interest
“He expressed a genuine interest in learning more about our local culture.”
adj + noun
05. genuine leather
“This jacket is made of genuine leather, so it should last for many years.”
adj + noun
06. truly genuine
“She is a truly genuine person who always says exactly what she thinks.”
adv + adj
Real-World Examples
“It bore little relation to a genuine scientific debate; in fact, there was no evidence of a debate at all.” “Scrubs is an amazing show with some genuine character development.” Etymology
From Latin genuīnus (“innate, native, natural”), from genus, from Proto-Indo-European *ǵenh₁-.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
Related words
Idioms
01. genuine article
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper IntermediateOxford
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