adj. 1. Actually possessing the alleged or apparent attribute or character: genuine leather. 2. Not spurious or counterfeit; authentic: Tests proved that the letter was genuine, and not a forgery. See Synonyms at authentic. 3. a. Honestly felt or experienced: genuine devotion. b. Actual; real: a genuine dilemma. 4. Free from hypocrisy or dishonesty; sincere: Is he being genuine in making these compliments? 5. Being of pure or original stock: a genuine Hawaiian. genu·ine·ly adv. genu·ine·ness n. |
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