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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