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authentic

/ʌθˈɛntɪk/adjective3 syllables

Authentic means: not counterfeit or copied.

Synonyms for authentic8

adjective, as in not counterfeit or copied

bona fide, unquestionable, veritable, genuine, echt

adjective, as in conforming to fact and therefore worthy of belief

reliable, trustworthy, trusty

What does authentic mean?2

adjective

1

not counterfeit or copied“an authentic signature”

2

conforming to fact and therefore worthy of belief“an authentic account by an eyewitness”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Authentic in a sentence

  • I'm worthy of experiencing authentic love and affection, not just superficial emotions.Nuel
  • Compare this authentic, valuable jewel with the imitation.Objectivesea
  • Authentic love transcends superficiality, uniting souls through shared experiences and emotions.Nuel
  • For a more authentic texture, use a mortar and pestle instead of a blender.Lumi
  • The virtual world can lead to feelings of loneliness and detachment from authentic emotions.Nuel
  • Many authentic nobles did not have a nobiliary particle in their names.Scott
  • I've decided to embrace the courage it takes to be authentic.Nuel
  • Damiano confirmed that the statue was authentic gold.Amastan

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