Synonyms for actual

Other words for “actual”, grouped by meaning.

We found 8 synonyms for “actual”. The most common are existent, effective, real, genuine, literal.

adjective presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible

adjective taking place in reality; not pretended or imitated

Similarreal

adjective being or reflecting the essential or genuine character of something

Similartrue

adjective existing in act or fact

Synonymsfactual

Similarreal

adjective being or existing at the present moment

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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