authentic

adjective
UK: /ɔːˈθentɪk/
US: /ɔːˈθentɪk/

  1. Real or genuine; not copied or fake.

    1. This is an authentic painting from that artist. [ ] [ ]
    2. The museum has an authentic dinosaur skeleton that draws many visitors. [ ] [ ]

  2. Made or done in the traditional or original way.

    1. We ate authentic Italian pizza at the new restaurant. [ ] [ ]
    2. The restaurant serves authentic Thai cuisine prepared by chefs from Thailand. [ ] [ ]

  3. True to one's own personality, spirit, or character.

    1. She is an authentic person who always speaks her mind. [ ] [ ]
    2. The counselor encouraged him to live an authentic life and pursue his passions. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

real original genuine pure true sincere

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "authentic" in English means: Real or genuine; not copied or fake., Made or done in the traditional or original way., True to one's own personality, spirit, or character..

The phonetic transcription of "authentic" is /ɔːˈθentɪk/ in British English and /ɔːˈθentɪk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "authentic": real, original, genuine, pure, true, sincere.

Example usage of "authentic": "This is an authentic painting from that artist.". More examples on the page.