genuine
genuine
(dʒenjuɪn )1. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]
2. adjective
There was genuine joy in this room.
If this offer is genuine I will gladly accept it.
genuinely adverb
He was genuinely surprised.
genuineness uncountable noun
He needed at least three days to assess the genuineness of their intentions. [+ of]
3. adjective
If you describe a person as genuine, you approve of them because they are honest, truthful, and sincere in the way they live and in their relationships with other people.
[approval]She is very caring and very genuine.
genuineness uncountable noun
I have no doubt about their genuineness.
