Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to "SPURIOUS":

gratuitous gracious genuine genial

genuine

Spurious means not genuine or authentic, often implying something fake or counterfeit. The word that is opposite in meaning to "spurious" is genuine. Gratuitous means given or done without good reason or necessity. Gracious means polite, courteous, and elegant. Genial means cheerful, friendly, and pleasant.