genuine

adjective

1. Actually having the reputed or apparent qualities or character

   "genuine vintage wines"

2. Actually produced by or proceeding from the alleged source or author

   "the signature is genuine"

3. Sincerely and honestly felt or experienced

   "a deep and genuine love"

4. Actual, true

   "a genuine improvement"

5. Free from hypocrisy or pretense sincere

   "His apology seemed genuine."

noun

1. The real thing

   "A lot of people pretend to be cowboys, but he's the genuine article."