Genuine Synonyms and Antonyms

jĕnyo͝o-ĭn
Real; said of things
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. true
  2. actual
  3. natural
  4. real
  5. authentic
  6. bona fide
  7. legitimate
  8. certified
  9. heartfelt
  10. original
  11. honest
  12. official
  13. unfeigned
  14. pure
  15. unadulterated
  16. veritable
  17. unmixed
  18. plain
  19. sincere
  20. pukka
  21. literal
  22. sterling
  23. unaffected
  24. undisguised
  25. unerring
  26. hearty
  27. verified
  28. confirmed
  29. whole
  30. accurate
  31. proved
  32. tested
  33. ascertained
  34. good
  35. unimpeachable
  36. apostolic
  37. unquestionable
  38. authenticated
  39. substantial
  40. authoritative
  41. unalloyed
  42. factual
  43. demonstrable
  44. canonical
  45. palpable
  46. exact
  47. precise
  48. documented
  49. indisputable
  50. earnest
  51. absolute
  52. positive
  53. echt
  54. valid
  55. sound
  56. ingenuous
  57. unvarnished
  58. certain
  59. intrinsic
  60. kosher
  61. simon-pure
  62. legit
  63. for-real
  64. 18-karat
  65. open
  66. the real thing
  67. honest-to-goodness
  68. sure-enough
  69. orthodox
  70. real-live
  71. in-the-flesh
  72. the real McCoy
  73. unmannered
  74. straightforward
  75. substantive
  76. trustworthy
  77. veridical
Antonyms:
  1. counterfeit
  2. spurious
  3. sham
Not spurious or counterfeit; authentic:
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. authentic

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Genuine Sentence Examples

  • Lisa hugged her with genuine feeling.

  • Were his comments genuine, or simply a way to get her to like him?

  • For the first time since he began his sick games, Jenn felt genuine fear trickle through her.

  • Brady was surprised to see a genuine smile on Tim's face.

  • Sarah asked the question with genuine interest.

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