Definition of Genuine
Genuine
Gen·u·ine
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
Authentic, sincere, or true in nature or character.
e.g. The artist's genuine passion for music shone through in her performance.
(adjective)
true or actual, for example felt honestly or sincerely (the latter describing an emotion);
e.g. She has genuine artistic talent but she is very humble. He asked the question out of genuine interest.
(adjective)
honest and sincere, lacking pretense or falseness, describing a person or their actions or emotions;
e.g. They all seemed like pleasant and genuine people and they made me feel immediately comfortable.
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"One genuine new relationship is worth a fistful of business cards." -- Susan Cain
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