genuine

Describes something that is truly what it is said to be; authentic and real.

ruОписывает то, что действительно является тем, чем его называют; подлинный и настоящий.esDescribe algo que es realmente lo que se dice que es; auténtico y verdadero, no falso ni artificial. También se aplica a sentimientos o cualidades sinceras y no fingidas.frDécrit ce qui est réellement ce que l'on dit que c'est ; authentique et véritable.deBeschreibt etwas, das wirklich das ist, was es zu sein scheint; echt und wahrhaftig. Bezieht sich auch auf aufrichtige Gefühle oder Absichten.ptDescreve aquilo que é realmente o que se diz que é; autêntico e verdadeiro. Também se aplica a sentimentos ou pessoas sinceras e não fingidas.zh指某物确实是它自称的那样，真实的、非伪造的；也指人真诚的、发自内心的。arيصف ما هو في حقيقته على ما يبدو عليه؛ أصلي وحقيقي غير مزيّف أو مقلّد، ويُستعمل أيضًا لوصف الشخص الصادق المخلص في مشاعره.

1. Authentic or real B1 formal

   Truly what something is said to be; not fake or artificial.

   • The painting was confirmed to be a genuine Picasso.
   • She wore a genuine diamond necklace.
   • This is a genuine antique from the 18th century.

   ruПодлинныйesgenuino, auténticofrAuthentique, véritabledeEchtptGenuínozh真正的arأصلي

   Synonymes: actualauthenticbona fidelegitimaterealsinceretrueunfeignedveritable

   Antonymes: artificialboguscounterfeitfakefalseinauthenticmockphonyshamspurious

2. Sincere or honest B1 formal

   Showing true feelings or intentions; not pretending.

   • He offered a genuine apology for his mistake.
   • Her smile was warm and genuine.
   • I appreciate your genuine concern for my well-being.

   ruИскреннийesSincero u honestofrSincère ou honnêtedeAufrichtigptSincerozh真诚的arصادق

   Synonymes: candidearnestfrankhonestopenrealsinceretruetruthfulunaffected

   Antonymes: disingenuousfakefalsefeignedhypocriticalinsincerephonypretended

• more genuine comparative form
• most genuine superlative form