Meaning & Definition of Authentic in English
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Authentic
/əθɛntɪk/
adjective
1. Conforming to fact and therefore worthy of belief
- "An authentic account by an eyewitness"
- "Reliable information"
synonym:
- authentic,
- reliable
2. Not counterfeit or copied
- "An authentic signature"
- "A bona fide manuscript"
- "An unquestionable antique"
- "Photographs taken in a veritable bull ring"
synonym:
- authentic,
- bona fide,
- unquestionable,
- veritable
Examples of using
After making and tasting authentic macaroons, I still don't understand why some people love them.
The Taklamakan, an authentic Uyghur restaurant, is conveniently located next to the Munich train station.