adj. Function: adjective
1
Synonyms: AUTHENTIC 2, bona fide, indubitable, real, sure-enough, true, undoubted, unquestionable, veritable, very
Contrasted Words: artificial, ersatz, factitious; counterfeited, sham, simulated; sophisticated
Antonyms: fraudulent
2
Synonyms: ACTUAL 2, absolute, factual, hard, positive, sure-enough
Contrasted Words: uncommon, unordinary, unusual; alleged, apocryphal, apparent, fabulous, fictitious, mythical
3 free from hypocrisy or pretense FF1C; a genuine love for his fellowman FF1E;
Synonyms: heart-whole, honest, real, sincere, true, undesigning, undissembled, unfeigned; compare NATURAL 5 , SINCERE 1
Related Words: reliable, trustworthy, unaffected, unimpeachable, veritable
Contrasted Words: affected, hyprocritical
Antonyms: insincere