Genuine Synonyms

49 genuine synonyms include authentic, real, actual, original, bona fide, true, veritable, unfeigned, unadulterated, and unalloyed. Genuine is an adjective, and its antonyms are fake, bogus, and insincere. Here are some additional synonyms for "genuine" with example sentences.

Another word for Genuine

49 other ways to say genuine.

1. authentic

  • your actual  
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  • veritable  
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  • valid
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  • unfeigned  
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  • undisputed  
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  • unalloyed  
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  • unadulterated  
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  • true
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  • the real thing  
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  • the real McCoy  
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  • the genuine article  
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  • sterling  
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  • sound
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  • simon-pure  
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  • rightful  
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  • real  
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  • pukka  
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  • original
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  • legitimate
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  • legal  
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  • lawful  
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  • kosher  
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  • honest-to-goodness  
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  • echt  
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  • dinkum  
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  • bona fide  
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  • authentic
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  • attested  
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  • actual  
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2. sincere

  • upfront  
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  • unhypocritical  
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  • unaffected  
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  • truthful  
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  • straightforward
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  • straight  
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  • sincere  
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  • open  
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  • on the up and up  
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  • on the level  
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  • natural  
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  • meaning what one says  
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  • ingenuous  
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  • honest
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  • guileless  
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  • frank  
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  • direct
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  • dinkum  
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  • candid
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  • artless  
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Use genuine in a Sentence

His pretentious remarks overshadowed genuine insights.

I value genuine friendships in life.

She gave a genuine smile.

They appreciated her genuine kindness always.