Word Type

Adjective

Adjective

The word "genuine" can be used as adjective and adjective.

Word Relationships

Opposites (Antonyms)

counterfeit fake ingenuine

Derived Terms

genuine article genuine fake genuine issue of material fact genuine number eleven genuinely genuineness nongenuine ungenuine

Distinct From

faked false pretended

Narrower Terms (Hyponyms)

heartfelt sincere undesigning

Related Terms

actually de facto de jure genus invalid potential valid

Related Terms

adulterated belong counterfeit genus honest native proceed real sincere spurious stock true

Similar Terms

attested authentic authentic authenticated authenticated bona fide documented existent good honest honest honest to goodness honest-to-god honest-to-goodness honorable real sincere sure-enough true true unquestionable veritable

Synonym Network

authentic natural real true uncounterfeited unfeigned

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