AUTHENTIC: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for AUTHENTIC?

Need another word that means the same as “authentic”? Find 33 synonyms and 30 related words for “authentic” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Authentic” are: reliable, bona fide, unquestionable, veritable, genuine, original, real, actual, true, graphic, evocative, realistic, lifelike, faithful, clear, detailed, lucid, striking, arresting, impressive, colourful, rich, dramatic, picturesque, lively, stimulating, interesting, fascinating, scintillating, dependable, trustworthy, authoritative, honest

Authentic as an Adjective

Definitions of "Authentic" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “authentic” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Of undisputed origin and not a copy; genuine.
• (of a church mode) containing notes between the final (the principal note) and the note an octave higher.
• (in existentialist philosophy) relating to or denoting an emotionally appropriate, significant, purposive, and responsible mode of human life.
• Conforming to fact and therefore worthy of belief.
• Made or done in the traditional or original way, or in a way that faithfully resembles an original.
• Based on facts; accurate or reliable.
• Not counterfeit or copied.

Synonyms of "Authentic" as an adjective (33 Words)

actual	Existing in fact; real. Filmed the actual beating.
arresting	Denoting a person or agency that seizes and detains someone by legal authority. An arresting drawing of people turning into animals.
authoritative	Of recognized authority or excellence. An authoritative communique.
bona fide	Undertaken in good faith.
clear	Clear of charges or deductions. Clear laughter like a waterfall.
colourful	Having striking color. A colourful account.
dependable	Financially safe. Dependable in one s habits.
detailed	(of a work of art) executed with many minor decorative features. An exquisitely detailed carving.
dramatic	Suitable to or characteristic of drama. A dramatic society.
evocative	Bringing strong images, memories, or feelings to mind. Powerfully evocative lyrics.
faithful	Marked by fidelity to an original. The film was faithful to the book.
fascinating	Capturing interest as if by a spell. A fascinating woman.
genuine	Being or reflecting the essential or genuine character of something G K Chesterton. There was genuine affection in his voice.
graphic	Describing nudity or sexual activity in graphic detail. A graphic presentation of the data.
honest	Without dissimulation; frank. Good honest food.
impressive	Making a strong or vivid impression. An impressive view of the mountains.
interesting	Arousing or holding the attention. An interesting debate.
lifelike	Evoking lifelike images within the mind. A lifelike pose.
lively	Full of life and energy; active and outgoing. This whole lively world.
lucid	Capable of thinking and expressing yourself in a clear and consistent manner. A lucid thinker.
original	Not derived or copied or translated from something else. The original cast.
picturesque	(of language) unusual and vivid. The salad has no regional or picturesque name.
real	Coinciding with reality F A Olafson. His real name is James.
realistic	Representing things in a way that is accurate and true to life. A realistic novel.
reliable	Conforming to fact and therefore worthy of belief. Reliable information.
rich	Marked by richness and fullness of flavor. Crank the engine until it fires and return the mixture to rich.
scintillating	Sparkling or shining brightly. The team produced a scintillating second half performance.
stimulating	That stimulates. A stimulating discussion.
striking	Sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect. The murder bore a striking similarity to an earlier shooting.
true	Of a compass bearing measured relative to true north. A true story.
trustworthy	Able to be relied on as honest or truthful. A trustworthy report.
unquestionable	Incapable of being questioned. His musicianship is unquestionable.
veritable	Often used as intensifiers. The early 1970s witnessed a veritable price explosion.

Usage Examples of "Authentic" as an adjective

• Every detail of the film was totally authentic.
• The letter is now accepted as an authentic document.
• The restaurant serves authentic Italian meals.
• An authentic depiction of the situation.
• An authentic account by an eyewitness.
• An authentic signature.

Associations of "Authentic" (30 Words)

accuracy	(mathematics) the number of significant figures given in a number. We have confidence in the accuracy of the statistics.
actual	Existing in fact; real. The ship s actual position is 22 miles due south of Key West.
actuality	Existing conditions or facts. The building looked as impressive in actuality as it did in magazines.
actually	As a sentence modifier to add slight emphasis. She actually spoke Latin.
authenticity	The quality of being authentic. The paper should have established the authenticity of the documents before publishing them.
credibility	The quality of being convincing or believable. The government s loss of credibility.
cyberspace	The notional environment in which communication over computer networks occurs. I stayed in cyberspace for just a few minutes.
dependability	The quality of being dependable or reliable. The brand has built its reputation on rock solid dependability.
fact	A statement or assertion of verified information about something that is the case or has happened. First you must collect all the facts of the case.
factual	Existing in act or fact. Cases mentioned are factual.
genuine	Being or reflecting the essential or genuine character of something. There was genuine affection in his voice.
honesty	A European plant with purple or white flowers and round, flat, translucent seed pods which are used for indoor flower arrangements. It was not in all honesty an auspicious debut.
integrity	Moral soundness. He expects to find in us the common honesty and integrity of men of business.
practical	Guided by practical experience and observation rather than theory. Neither of these strategies are practical for smaller businesses.
probing	Diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation. She asks some probing questions.
real	Really very. Life is real Life is earnest.
reality	Relating to reality TV. Laura was losing touch with reality.
reliability	The quality of being trustworthy or of performing consistently well. The car s background gives me every confidence in its reliability.
reliable	A reliable person or thing. A reliable source of information.
sincerity	The quality of being open and truthful; not deceitful or hypocritical. The simple sincerity of folk songs.
sooth	Truth. In sooth.
trustworthiness	The ability to be relied on as honest or truthful. He has to prove his trustworthiness to you.
truth	A true statement. The fundamental truths about mankind.
truthful	Conforming to truth. A truthful person.
truthfulness	The fact of being realistic or true to life; realism. The truthfulness of her playing of an ageing American spinster.
veracity	Conformity to facts; accuracy. Officials expressed doubts concerning the veracity of the story.
verisimilitude	The appearance of truth; the quality of seeming to be true. The detail gives the novel some verisimilitude.
veritable	Not counterfeit or copied. Photographs taken in a veritable bull ring.
verity	Conformity to reality or actuality. Irrefutable objective verity.
virtual	Carried out, accessed, or stored by means of a computer, especially over a network. A virtual dependence on charity.