Authentic meaning

What does “authentic” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“authentic” is an adjective with 2 meanings. Its most common meaning is: conforming to fact and therefore worthy of belief.

authentic

adjective

conforming to fact and therefore worthy of belief
“an authentic account by an eyewitness”
“reliable information”
Synonymsreliable
not counterfeit or copied
“an authentic signature”
“a bona fide manuscript”
Synonymsbona fide unquestionable veritable

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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