Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word Authentic and real; not fake or imitation
Genuine
/ˈdʒenjuən/Synonyms:
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Examples:
Her smile was genuine and warm.She has a genuine interest in helping animals.
Etymology:
The word genuine originates from the Latin word genuinus, meaning innate or natural, derived from genu, meaning knee, referring to traditional customs rooted in trust, or figurative acts of kneeling to acknowledge truth.
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