genuine
Elementary/ˈdʒɛnjuɪn/
- adjective
- Real and not fake
genuine in a sentence
- “Her kindness is genuine.”
- “There has been a genuine improvement in the economy in recent months.”
- “She showed a genuine interest in our work.”
- “He has always shown a genuine concern for poor people.”
What does “genuine” mean?
genuine (adjective) means real and not fake. It is pronounced /ˈdʒɛnjuɪn/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "genuine" mean?
- genuine (adjective) means: Real and not fake
- How do you pronounce "genuine"?
- "genuine" is pronounced /ˈdʒɛnjuɪn/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
- How do you use "genuine" in a sentence?
- Here is "genuine" used in a sentence: Her kindness is genuine.
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