All 3 Uses of
genuine
in
Emma
- As Harriet described it, there had been an interesting mixture of wounded affection and genuine delicacy in their behaviour.†
Chpt 2.3-4 *
- …the drawback of a single unpleasant surmise, without a glance forward at any possible treachery in his guest, give way to all his natural kind-hearted civility in solicitous inquiries after Mr. Frank Churchill's accommodation on his journey, through the sad evils of sleeping two nights on the road, and express very genuine unmixed anxiety to know that he had certainly escaped catching cold—which, however, he could not allow him to feel quite assured of himself till after another night.†
Chpt 2.5-6
- Emma had no longer an alarm for Henry; his interest was yet safe; and she led off the dance with genuine spirit and enjoyment.†
Chpt 2.7-8
Definition:
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(genuine) real (as when a person is sincere or an object is not a replica or fake)