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Definition genuine in British English

genuine adjective

adjective
/ˈdʒenjuɪn/
1

real, rather than pretended or false

Example

Morley looked at her with genuine concern.

Example

We are doing everything we can to help people to work towards genuine democracy.

Example

It was a genuine mistake and we ought to forgive him.

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1.1

used about people

Example

He is a genuine political refugee who has reason to fear persecution.

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1.2

used about objects

Example

It was undoubtedly a genuine 18th century desk.

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2

honest, friendly and sincere

Example

Greg was a humble, genuine person.

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Definition genuine in British English