Synonyms for Genuine
Definition of genuine
adjective
- not fake or counterfeit; "a genuine Picasso"; "genuine leather"
- not pretended; sincerely felt or expressed; "genuine emotion"; "her interest in people was unfeigned"; "true grief"
- being or reflecting the essential or genuine character of something; "her actual motive"; "a literal solitude like a desert"- G.K.Chesterton; "a genuine dilemma"
13 synonyms found
Writing tips for "genuine"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like actual, attested, authentic can replace "genuine" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
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"Genuine" in song lyrics
See how genuine is used in real songs:
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"Talk the math, speaking like a genuine"
Aceyalone — I Got to Have it Too * -
"She's a female that's so genuine"
Boogie Boys — Home Girl -
"She's in love with utterly genuine"
Bronze Nazareth f/ Immortal, Kevlaar 7, Virus — Everything's So Deep