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Authentically vs Genuinely - What's the difference?

authentically | genuinely |

As adverbs the difference between authentically and genuinely

is that authentically is in an authentic manner; with the requisite or genuine authority while genuinely is in a genuine manner; truthfully, truly.

authentically

English

(Webster 1913)

Alternative forms

* authenticly

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • In an authentic manner; with the requisite or genuine authority.

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    genuinely

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • In a genuine manner; truthfully, truly.
    • I thought they were joking at first, but it seemed they were genuinely interested in the talk about glaciers.