genuine
/ˈd͡ʒɛn.juˌɪn/ adjective B2- Belonging to, or proceeding from the original stock; native.
- Not counterfeit, spurious, false, or adulterated. · a genuine text; a genuine production; genuine materials; genuine friendship
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Her eyes were dreamily bright, her cheeks genuine peachblow, her expression a happy one, tinged with reminiscence.
Collins received and returned these felicitations with equal pleasure, and then proceeded to relate the particulars of their interview, with the result of which he trusted he had every reason to be satisfied, since the refusal which his cousin had steadfastly given him would naturally flow from her bashful modesty and the genuine delicacy of her character.
Lady Catherine was extremely indignant on the marriage of her nephew; and as she gave way to all the genuine frankness of her character, in her reply to the letter which announced its arrangement, she sent him language so very abusive, especially of Elizabeth, that for some time all intercourse was at an end.
My note to you was absolutely genuine.
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