genuine meaning
genuine :
real, authentic
Adjective
▪ She has a genuine smile.
▪ She has a real smile.
▪ This is a genuine diamond.
▪ This is an authentic diamond.
paraphrasing
▪ authentic – real and true
▪ sincere – honest and genuine
▪ true – real or accurate
▪ original – the first and not copied
Pronunciation
genuine [ˈdʒɛn.ju.ɪn]
The stress is on 'gen' and sounds like 'jen-yoo-in'.
Common phrases and grammar about genuine
genuine - Common meaning
Adjective
real, authentic
Part of Speech Changes for "genuine"
▪ genuineness (noun) – the quality of being real or authentic
▪ genuinely (adverb) – in a real or sincere way
Common Expressions with "genuine"
▪ genuine interest – a real interest in something
▪ genuine concern – real worry about someone or something
▪ genuine article – a real item, not a fake
▪ genuine friendship – a true and sincere friendship
Important examples of genuine in TOEIC
Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC vocabulary questions, genuine is often used to describe something that is real or authentic.
Example of a confusing word: generous (willing to give)
Grammar examples from the TOEIC test
Genuine is often used to describe feelings or objects that are true and sincere.
genuine
Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC
genuine leather
'real leather' used to show the material is not fake.
genuine love
means 'true love' used to express deep feelings.
Differences between similar words and genuine
genuine
,
authentic
differences
Genuine means something is real, while authentic often means it is the original version.
genuine
,
sincere
differences
Genuine means real and true, while sincere often refers to feelings that are honest.
Words with the same origin as genuine
The origin of genuine
Genuine comes from the Latin word 'genuinus', which means 'natural' or 'native'. It evolved to mean 'real' or 'authentic'.
Word structure
The composition of the word is unclear.
Words with the same origin
The root of genuine is genu (knee). Words with the same root include genuflect (to bend the knee) and genius (natural talent).
