All 9 Uses of
genuine
in
The Awakening
- The persistence of the infatuation lent it an aspect of genuineness.†
Chpt 7 *
- A general air of surprise and genuine satisfaction fell upon every one as they saw the pianist enter.†
Chpt 9
- He greatly valued his possessions, chiefly because they were his, and derived genuine pleasure from contemplating a painting, a statuette, a rare lace curtain—no matter what—after he had bought it and placed it among his household gods.†
Chpt 17
- "Out!" exclaimed her husband, with something like genuine consternation in his voice as he laid down the vinegar cruet and looked at her through his glasses.†
Chpt 17
- When Edna was at last alone, she breathed a big, genuine sigh of relief.†
Chpt 24
- Alcee Arobin's manner was so genuine that it often deceived even himself.†
Chpt 25
- Edna did not care or think whether it were genuine or not.†
Chpt 25
- Mr. Merriman's laugh at this sally was such a genuine outburst and so contagious that it started the dinner with an agreeable swing that never slackened.†
Chpt 30
- But Victor's astonishment was so genuine, and Mrs. Pontellier's indifference so apparent, that the disturbing notion did not lodge long in her brain.†
Chpt 39
Definition:
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(genuine) real (as when a person is sincere or an object is not a replica or fake)