Meaning & use
authenticity
The quality of being genuine, real, or true to one's own character rather than copied or false.
See it in a sentence
Experts examined the painting closely to confirm its authenticity before the auction.
Fans admired the singer's authenticity, feeling her songs reflected her real experiences.
A note on using this word
Authenticity can describe verified genuineness of an object, such as an artifact, or a person's sincerity in being true to themselves.
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
fakenessinsincerity
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