genuine

/d‍ʒˈɛnjuːɪn/

/ˈdʒɛnˈjuˌwaɪn/, /ˈdʒɛnjəwən/

genuine

(of people or actions) displaying honesty or sincerity

synonyms : actual

truly what something appears to be, without any falseness, imitation, or deception

synonyms : echt

not pretended; sincerely felt or expressed

synonyms : true(a)

Examples

1. His smile shows his genuine happiness.

2. Even the experts took the painting for a genuine Van Gogh.

3. I am genuine in everything I say.

4. The diamonds appeared to be genuine.