Meaning of the word authentic in English

What does authentic mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

authentic

US /ɑːˈθen.t̬ɪk/

UK /ɔːˈθen.tɪk/

of undisputed origin; genuine

Example:

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The painting is an authentic Picasso.

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We serve authentic Italian cuisine.

Synonym:

genuine real true veritable bona fide

Antonym:

fake counterfeit bogus spurious unreal

based on facts; accurate or reliable

Example:

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The report provides an authentic account of the events.

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Her emotions were authentic and deeply felt.

Synonym:

accurate reliable credible trustworthy verifiable

Antonym:

inaccurate unreliable false untrue

Related Word:

authenticity