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What is another word for Authentic? – 153 Authentic Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    genuine real true sincere honest faithful loyal devoted dedicated fervent heartfelt earnest wholehearted unfeigned unaffected natural spontaneous unpretentious straightforward frank candid open truthful reliable trustworthy credible verifiable confirmed validated certified legitimate lawful official authorized sanctioned approved authentic bona fide veritable actual factual actualized realized

    Meaning of Authentic

    The primary meaning of "authentic" is being genuine or real.

    Definitions

    • Of undisputed origin and not a copy; genuine
    • * Made or done in a way that is true to the original or to a traditional style
    • * (of a person or their feelings) genuine and sincere

    Etymology of Authentic

    The word "authentic" comes from the Greek word "authentikos", meaning "original, genuine", which is derived from "authentes", meaning "one who does a thing himself", from "autos" (self) and "hentēs" (doer)
    Historically, the term "authentic" has been used to describe something that is of undisputed origin or genuine, and has evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings, including sincerity and faithfulness

    Example Uses

    • The authentic Italian restaurant served traditional dishes from various regions of Italy
    • * She was an authentic and passionate advocate for social justice
    • * The artist's authentic style was reflected in the unique blend of colors and textures used in the painting

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    fake false artificial pretended pretended insincere dishonest deceitful fraudulent forged counterfeit sham spurious bogus untrustworthy unreliable unverified unconfirmed uncertified illegitimate unlawful unofficial unauthorized unapproved imitation replica copy simulation

    Related Nouns

    authenticity genuineness reality truth sincerity honesty faithfulness loyalty devotion dedication fervor earnestness wholeheartedness reliability trustworthiness credibility verification confirmation validation certification legitimacy lawfulness officialdom authorization sanction approval

    Related Verbs

    authenticate verify confirm validate certify legitimize authorize sanction approve genuine realize actualize factualize naturalize spontaneous straightforward frank candid open truthful

    Related Adjectives

    genuine real true sincere honest faithful loyal devoted dedicated fervent heartfelt earnest wholehearted unfeigned unaffected natural spontaneous unpretentious straightforward frank candid open truthful reliable trustworthy credible verifiable confirmed validated certified legitimate lawful official authorized sanctioned approved