genuine
Real and true, not fake.
genuine in a sentence
- The expert confirmed the coin was genuine: a real Roman treasure, not a copy.
- Her smile was genuine, and you could tell she really meant every kind word she said.
Try an 11+ style question
Verbal reasoning papers often ask about a word like this.
Which word is closest in meaning to genuine?
- Areal
- Bfake
- Cphoney
- Dfalse
Show the answer
A: real. The other three mean the opposite of genuine.
Which word is most nearly opposite in meaning to genuine?
- Ahonest
- Bfake
- Ctrue
- Dreal
Show the answer
B: fake. The other three mean nearly the same as genuine.
Words that mean something similar
real, true, honest
Words that mean the opposite
fake, false, phoney
Careful: genuine is not sincere
Sincere is only about people meaning what they say or feel. Genuine can describe things as well. Read why children mix them up.
More words about character & personality
- grave: Very serious and important.
- gregarious: Enjoying the company of other people, or living in groups.
- gullible: Too ready to believe whatever you are told.
- hardy: Strong and able to cope with difficult conditions.
- haughty: Acting as if you are better than everyone else.
- headstrong: Determined to do what you want and refusing to listen.
- hearty: Warm, cheerful and full of energy.
- hospitable: Friendly and welcoming to visitors.
More words to explore
Sitting the 11+ in Kent, Medway or Buckinghamshire?
Plain-English guides to each test, from the councils’ own pages: Kent Test · Medway Test · Bucks Secondary Transfer Test