Definition of Genuine

real, authentic, and exactly as it appears

Examples of Genuine in a sentence

When the bride took her engagement ring to be reset she was shocked to discover that her diamond was not genuine but cubic zirconia.  🔊

Despite the tag claiming the purse was genuine leather, when Lydia sniffed the smooth fabric she knew it was fake.  🔊

The collector thought he bought a genuine Picasso painting, but after having it appraised learned it was a fraud.  🔊

For years historians have speculated over whether the Mona Lisa is a genuine da Vinci painting or a copy.  🔊

Throughout history many con artists have tried to pass off fake items as genuine holy relics.  🔊

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