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seem genuine

[/siːm ˈdʒɛnjuɪn/]
verb phrase
parecer genuíno/autêntico
1. to appear to be authentic, sincere, or real; to give the impression of being true or honest
His apology doesn't seem genuine to me.
Seu pedido de desculpas não parece genuíno para mim.
2. to have the appearance of being honest or without pretense
She seems genuine in her commitment to the project.
Ela parece genuína em seu compromisso com o projeto.
NYC Slang
keep it real, no cap
Synonyms
appear authenticseem authenticseem sincereappear sincereseem realappear honest
Antonyms
seem fakeappear falseseem insincereappear artificialseem dishonest

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
parecer genuíno/autêntico
Common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
parecer de verdade/legítimo
Alternative phrasing commonly used
Rio de Janeiro
parecer genuíno/real
Standard usage
Portugal
parecer genuíno/autêntico
Formal and standard usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

ring true
pass the smell test
hold water
seem legit
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