genuine
/ˈdʒɛn jə wən/
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Definition(s):
- (adj) not fake or counterfeit
- (adj) not pretended; sincerely felt or expressed
- (adj) being or reflecting the essential or genuine character of something
Usage(s):
- After so many years in Washington, I had met enough people to quickly figure out who is genuine and who is there for show.
- It is one of history's great ironies that the nearest thing we have ever seen to a genuine workers' revolution was directed against a so-called workers' state.
- Visitors were urged to fill out questionnaires identifying unlabeled fakes and genuine pictures; of 1,827 including some experts only seven scored 100%.
Quotes
- "The United States has refrained from commenting on the election in Iran. We obviously hope that the outcome reflects the genuine will and desire of the Iranian people," said Clinton, on a short visit to Canada.on Jun 13, 2009 By: Hillary Rodham Clinton Source: Reuters India
- "It is my hope that the majority's avowed interest in improving this legislation on the Senate floor is genuine and the partisan gamesmanship is over," said Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), promising "many amendments."on Apr 28, 2010 By: Mitch McConnell Source: Los Angeles Times
- "It's the hard and harsh reality of our situation," he said. "So I have a genuine sense of sadness."on Jun 22, 2010 By: Raymond Domenech Source: Los Angeles Times
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