Genuine

usgb/ˈdʒenjuɪn/
adjective

True, real, not fake.

This is a genuine diamond, not a fake one.
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Often appears as...

  • genuine concern
  • genuine interest
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Material Authenticity

Refers to something that is made or comes from the original source, not counterfeit.

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He collects genuine Picasso paintings.
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Certification Verification

Often used when an item has been verified by an authority as real or true.

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The certificate verifies that this autograph is genuine.
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Emotional Response

Describes feelings that are deeply felt and natural, without pretense.

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Her tears were a sign of genuine sorrow.
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