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10 Language-to-English DictionariesGenuineness
/ˈdʒɛ.njuː.ɪn.nəs/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The quality of being genuine; authenticity.
"The genuineness of her smile made everyone feel welcomed." - 2
The state of being free from pretense or deceit; sincerity.
"His genuineness in expressing his feelings was refreshing."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'genuineness' originates from the Latin word 'genuinus', meaning 'native, natural, or legitimate'. It evolved through Middle English, where it was influenced by the Old French 'genuin', retaining the sense of authenticity and truthfulness.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Genuineness" is said worldwide
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authenticité
Transliteration: o-tan-ti-si-té
"La genuinité de son sourire a fait que tout le monde se sentait bienvenu."
Echtheit
Transliteration: Echtheit
"Die Echtheit ihres Lächelns ließ alle sich willkommen fühlen."
autenticità
Transliteration: au-ten-ti-ci-tà
"L'autenticità del suo sorriso ha fatto sentire tutti accolti."
autenticidad
Transliteration: au-ten-ti-ci-dad
"La autenticidad de su sonrisa hizo que todos se sintieran bienvenidos."
autenticidade
Transliteration: au-ten-ti-ci-da-de
"A autenticidade do seu sorriso fez todos se sentirem bem-vindos."
प्रामाणिकता
Transliteration: pramaanikta
"उसकी मुस्कान की प्रामाणिकता ने सभी को स्वागत महसूस कराया।"
真实性
Transliteration: zhēn shí xìng
"她微笑的真实性让每个人都感到受欢迎。"
진정성
Transliteration: jinjeongseong
"그녀의 미소의 진정성은 모두를 환영받는 기분이 들게 했다."
真実性
Transliteration: shinjitsusei
"彼女の笑顔の真実性は、皆を歓迎する気持ちにさせた。"
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