genuine enough

Frequency: 6.29.1 per million words

Sufficiently real or sincere for a particular purpose, even if not perfectly so.

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Examples (10)

  • His offer sounded genuine enough.
  • The apology was genuine enough to earn her forgiveness.
  • Are these documents genuine enough for the embassy?
  • It didn't look genuine enough to be an antique.
  • If the concern is genuine enough, the board will investigate immediately.
  • She seemed genuine enough at first, but later her story fell apart.
  • Is this leather genuine enough to justify the price?
  • By yesterday, their enthusiasm was still genuine enough to inspire the team.
  • The evidence proved genuine enough that the judge allowed it.
  • I'm not convinced the remorse is genuine enough to warrant leniency.