Synonyms of genuine
18 similar words · 8 opposite words
Another word for genuine is real. Other synonyms of genuine are authentic, legitimate, legit, veritable and true. The opposite of genuine is fake.
Synonyms and similar words for genuine
adjectiveMore synonyms
- authenticOf the same origin as claimed; genuine.
- legitGenuine, actual, literal or honest.
- lubish British, dialectalGenuine; authorised; sterling.
- natural
- realGenuine, not artificial, counterfeit, or fake.
- trueGenuine; legitimate; valid; sensu stricto.
- uncounterfeitedNot counterfeited; genuine.
- actual
- bona fideGenuine; not counterfeit.
- legitimateAuthentic, real, genuine.
- non-fake
- pukkaGenuine or authentic; hence of behaviour: correct, socially acceptable or proper.
- sterlingOf English (or (obsolete) Scottish) currency: genuine, of legal tender.
- unadulterated
- undissembledNot dissimulated or feigned; genuine, unfaked.
- unfakedNot faked.
- unfeignedGenuine.
- veritableTrue; genuine.
Opposite of genuine
adjectiveMore antonyms
- bullshitAbsurd, irrational, or nonsensical (most often said of speech, information, or content).
- fakeNot real; false, fraudulent.
- ingenuineFalse, not genuine or unauthentic.
- counterfeitFalse, especially of money; intended to deceive or carry appearance of being genuine.
- fraudulent
- knockoff
- inauthenticNot authentic or genuine; spurious.
- phonyFraudulent; fake; having a misleading appearance.
Meaning of genuine
- adjective Belonging to, or proceeding from the original stock; native.
- adjective Not counterfeit, spurious, false, or adulterated.
genuine in other languages
Questions about synonyms of genuine
- What is another word for genuine?
- Genuine has 18 synonyms on Word.ws, such as real, authentic, legitimate, legit, veritable, true, pukka and unfeigned.
- What is the opposite of genuine?
- The opposite of genuine is fake. Other antonyms of genuine are counterfeit and inauthentic.
- What does genuine mean?
- Genuine means belonging to, or proceeding from the original stock; native.
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Adapted from Wiktionary: genuine (page history and authors) and the entries of the words listed. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws grouped the synonyms and antonyms by meaning and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.
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