authentic (Meaning)
authentic (s)
conforming to fact and therefore worthy of belief
not counterfeit or copied
authentic (n.)
Having a genuine original or authority, in opposition to that which is false, fictitious, counterfeit, or apocryphal; being what it purports to be; genuine; not of doubtful origin; real; as, an authentic paper or register.
Authoritative.
Of approved authority; true; trustworthy; credible; as, an authentic writer; an authentic portrait; authentic information.
Vested with all due formalities, and legally attested.
Having as immediate relation to the tonic, in distinction from plagal, which has a correspondent relation to the dominant in the octave below the tonic.
An original (book or document).
Synonyms & Antonyms of authentic
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
- mock
- sham
- imitation
- unnatural
- artificial
- bogus
- bogus
- false
- counterfeit
- phony
- fake
- spurious
- phoney
- sham
- spurious
- unreal
- unauthentic
- synthetic
- fake
- counterfeit
- mock
- simulated
- unauthentic
- synthetic
- imitation
- supposititious
- phony
- supposititious
- unnatural
- false
- unreal
- pseudo
- artificial
- pseudo
- simulated
- phoney
Synonyms:
- unmistakable
- for real
- bona fide
- identifiable
- certifiable
- legitimate
- pukka
- very
- certified
- actual
- right
- sure-enough
- pure
- historical
Antonyms:
authentic Sentence Examples
- The antique dealer prided himself on selling only authentic artifacts from ancient civilizations.
- The chef's menu featured authentic Italian dishes crafted with fresh ingredients imported from Italy.
- The museum's collection showcased authentic historical documents dating back centuries.
- The artist's paintings were praised for their authentic portrayal of everyday life.
- The musician's performance captured the authentic spirit of the original composition.
- The restaurant's ambiance aimed to recreate the authentic atmosphere of a traditional Parisian bistro.
- The memoir provided an authentic account of the author's experiences during the turbulent 1960s.
- The professor's research focused on authenticating the ancient ruins discovered at an archaeological site.
- The vintage car collector's prized possession was an authentic 1950s convertible in pristine condition.
- The herbalist dispensed authentic remedies made from natural ingredients and time-honored recipes.
FAQs About the word authentic
conforming to fact and therefore worthy of belief, not counterfeit or copiedHaving a genuine original or authority, in opposition to that which is false, fictit
true, original,genuine, real, honest, unmistakable, for real, bona fide, identifiable, certifiable
mock, sham, imitation, unnatural, artificial, bogus, bogus,false, counterfeit, phony
The antique dealer prided himself on selling only authentic artifacts from ancient civilizations.
The chef's menu featured authentic Italian dishes crafted with fresh ingredients imported from Italy.
The museum's collection showcased authentic historical documents dating back centuries.
The artist's paintings were praised for their authentic portrayal of everyday life.
