Meaning & use
authentic
Genuine, real, and true to its original nature rather than a copy or imitation.
See it in a sentence
The museum verified that the painting was an authentic work by the artist.
The small restaurant serves authentic dishes based on family recipes from Naples.
A note on using this word
"Authentic" is often used to describe cultural products, like food or art, as being true to their original tradition.
Words with a similar meaning
genuinereallegitimate
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Words with an opposite meaning
fakecounterfeit
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