Synonyms of authentic

authentic

adjective

ə-ˈthen-tik 

1

as in genuine

being exactly as appears or as claimed

found an authentic Native American arrowhead

Synonyms & Similar Words

• genuine
• honest
• true
• real
• original
• certified
• unmistakable
• historical
• actual
• bona fide
• for real
• certifiable
• pure
• sure-enough
• identifiable
• right
• legitimate
• pukka
• very
• dinkum
• pucka
• legal
• accurate
• echt
• verifiable
• lawful
• recognizable
• validated
• indisputable
• proven
• unquestionable
• verified
• irrefutable
• undeniable
• substantiated
• incontrovertible
• incontestable
• correct
• indubitable
• unadulterated
• proper
• undoubted
• veritable
• unalloyed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• false
• fake
• unauthentic
• counterfeit
• unreal
• phony
• imitation
• spurious
• bogus
• pseudo
• synthetic
• mock
• artificial
• phoney
• sham
• simulated
• supposititious
• unnatural
• factitious
• manufactured
• suppositious
• misleading
• fabricated
• deceptive
• concocted
• man-made
• delusive
• delusory

2

as in accurate

following an original exactly

an authentic reconstruction of the Parthenon as it is believed to have looked when first built

Synonyms & Similar Words

• accurate
• true
• exact
• careful
• faithful
• precise
• realistic
• strict
• genuine
• right
• real
• authoritative
• meticulous
• veracious
• conscientious
• lifelike
• scrupulous
• bona fide
• punctilious
• veridical

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• false
• inaccurate
• corrupt
• loose
• unfaithful
• inauthentic
• careless
• imprecise
• inexact
• corrupted
• erroneous
• wrong
• slack
• incorrect
• off
• untrue
• invalid
• slovenly
• unsound
• slipshod
• untruthful

Synonym Chooser

How does the adjective authentic contrast with its synonyms?

The words bona fide and genuine are common synonyms of authentic. While all three words mean "being actually and exactly what is claimed," authentic implies being fully trustworthy as according with fact; it can also stress painstaking or faithful imitation of an original.

an authentic account of the perilous journey

an authentic reproduction

authentic Vietnamese cuisine

When can bona fide be used instead of authentic?

The words bona fide and authentic are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, bona fide implies good faith and sincerity of intention.

a bona fide offer for the stock

Where would genuine be a reasonable alternative to authentic?

The words genuine and authentic can be used in similar contexts, but genuine implies actual character not counterfeited, imitated, or adulterated; it also connotes definite origin from a source.

genuine piety

genuine maple syrup

a genuine Mark Twain autograph

Examples of authentic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

With Rodriguez on board, the show has continued to cast an authentic light on Los Angeles and its Latino characters, storylines and grubs. —Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2024

Rides are a mere quarter each and offer a taste of authentic Dubai living. —Catherine Garcia, theweek, 22 Oct. 2024

It’s also made with premium denim that has a rigid feel but optimized with slight stretch to retain the authentic vintage look. —Paula Lee, Glamour, 22 Oct. 2024

To avoid detection, the Russians planned to disseminate misinformation by inserting comments or replies into authentic message threads; these comments would include links directing users to sites showcasing more elaborate propaganda. —David D. Kirkpatrick, The New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2024