Authentic

adjective
/ɔːˈθen.tɪk/

Meaning

genuine; real; not fake or copied
Genuine and real; not fake or copied.

Example Sentences

The museum displays only authentic artifacts from ancient civilizations.

The museum displayed an authentic painting by Picasso.

Example Expressions

authentic self

Synonyms

genuine, real, original, true, legitimate
Entry 1
genuine, real, original, true
Entry 2
genuine, real, original, true, legitimate

Antonyms

fake, false, counterfeit, artificial
Entry 1
fake, false, counterfeit, artificial
Entry 2
fake, false, counterfeit

Collocations

authentic experience, authentic food, authentic documents, authentic document, authentic voice
Entry 1
authentic experience, authentic food, authentic documents
Entry 2
authentic document, authentic voice, authentic experience

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