Genuine and Ostensive

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Genuine adjective - Not fake or counterfeit.

Usage example: genuine leather

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Ostensive is an antonym for genuine.

Nearby Words: genuinely, genuineness

Ostensive adjective - Appearing to be true on the basis of evidence that may or may not be confirmed.

Usage example: the ostensive purpose of his visit was to discuss the terms of his will

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Genuine is an antonym for ostensive.

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Ostensive and Genuine. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/genuine/ostensive

Genuine & Ostensive. N.p., 2016. Web. 15 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/genuine/ostensive>.

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