Meaning & use

authenticity

noun·Academic

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

genuinenesslegitimacysincerity

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Words with an opposite meaning

fakenessinsincerity

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