“authentic”

Definitions

• adjective

  conforming to fact and therefore worthy of belief

  Synonyms: reliable, christian, aboveboard, absolute, accepted, accurate, actual, adducible, admissible, approved, attestative, attestive

  • Example:“an authentic account by an eyewitness”
  • Example:“reliable information”

• adjective

  not counterfeit or copied

  Synonyms: bona fide, unquestionable, veritable

  • Example:“an authentic signature”
  • Example:“a bona fide manuscript”