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单词 authentic
释义

authentic

adjective

au·​then·​tic ə-ˈthen-tik How to pronounce authentic (audio)
ȯ-
1
a
: worthy of acceptance or belief as conforming to or based on fact
paints an authentic picture of our society
b
: conforming to an original so as to reproduce essential features
an authentic reproduction of a colonial farmhouse
c
: made or done the same way as an original
authentic Mexican fare
2
: not false or imitation : real, actual
an authentic cockney accent
3
: true to one's own personality, spirit, or character
is sincere and authentic with no pretensions
4
a
of a church mode : ranging upward from the keynote compare plagal sense 1
b
of a cadence : progressing from the dominant chord to the tonic compare plagal sense 2
5
obsolete : authoritative
authentically
ə-ˈthen-ti-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce authentic (audio)
ȯ-
adverb
authenticity
ˌȯ-ˌthen-ˈti-sə-tē How to pronounce authentic (audio)
-thən-
noun

Synonyms

  • bona fide
  • certifiable
  • certified
  • dinkum [Australian & New Zealand]
  • echt
  • genuine
  • honest
  • pukka
  • pucka
  • real
  • right
  • sure-enough
  • true
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Example Sentences

In 1879 expert opinion was unanimous in rejecting Sautuola's timid suggestion that the ceiling paintings in his family's cave were made by the same prehistoric hunters whose stone and bone artifacts he had been collecting from the cave floor. He was accused of forgery and not until 1902, when discovery of similar paintings in several French caves supported Sautuola's claim, did experts agree that they were authentic relics of Paleolithic times. William H. McNeill, New York Review, 19 Oct. 2006 "If I did authentic Japanese food here, no one would understand," says Masaharu Morimoto, whose idiosyncratic creations dazzle as many as 300 diners a night at his eponymous Philadelphia restaurant. "Anything I do here is going to be an Americanization of Japanese cuisine." The ponytailed Morimoto of Iron Chef fame has been expanding the boundaries of Japanese cuisine his entire career, starting at his own sushi bar in Hiroshima, Japan … Harvey Steiman, Wine Spectator, 31 Mar. 2005 But before we could leave, the old guy had to have his pint with the regulars at the Regulator. Part of his routine. All the staff were from Ireland (the real Ireland), and all the walls were paneled with authentic oak. Michael Kandel, Fantasy & Science Fiction, October/November 2004 According to Lia, the document seems authentic, though she emphasizes that it contains no specific attack orders … Aparisim Ghosh, Time, 22 Mar. 2004 We saw authentic examples of ancient Roman sculpture. Experts have confirmed that the signature on the letter is authentic. The witness provided an authentic record of what actually took place. She prepared a very authentic Mexican meal. The building is an authentic reproduction of a colonial farmhouse. See More
Recent Examples on the Web But the dealership’s estimate is authentic, as confirmed by the dealership's service director. Chris Mueller, USA TODAY, 31 Aug. 2022 There is quite a difference between oversharing and being authentic. Kimberly Janson, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2022 The results have been intriguing, if cringe-worthy, as Fielder goes to absurdly elaborate lengths to pretend his rehearsals are authentic. oregonlive, 12 Aug. 2022 Deceptive imagery could be admitted as evidence, or all media could stop being used out of the inability to determine what is authentic. Mounir Ibrahim, Fortune, 27 July 2022 Being her most authentic self is what brought Blige to the height of the R&B game, which has won her a grand total of eleven Billboard Music Awards over the years. Rivea Ruff, Essence, 16 May 2022 Hayden’s office, as well as Boston police officials, had confirmed that the incident numbers on the police reports obtained by the Globe were authentic, and provided details about when investigations were opened, referred to the DA, and closed. Jeremy C. Fox, BostonGlobe.com, 26 Aug. 2022 For me, self-care is all about tapping into your most authentic self, whether that means taking time for yourself at the end of the day or setting alarms to pause and take deep breaths. Tiffany Dodson, Harper's BAZAAR, 25 Aug. 2022 Once again, experts say, Williams has stayed true to her authentic self in a way that will serve as both inspiration to other women at such crossroads as well as a catalyst for change in sport. Marco Della Cava, USA TODAY, 16 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English autentik, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin authenticus, from Greek authentikos, from authentēs perpetrator, master, from aut- + -hentēs (akin to Greek anyein to accomplish, Sanskrit sanoti he gains)

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 5

Kids Definition

authentic

adjective

au·​then·​tic ə-ˈthen-tik How to pronounce authentic (audio)
ȯ-
: being really what it seems to be : genuine
an authentic signature

authentic

adjective

1
as in genuine
being exactly as appears or as claimed found an authentic Native American arrowhead

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • fake
  • counterfeit
  • false
  • imitation
  • phony
  • unreal
  • bogus
  • synthetic
  • unauthentic
  • spurious
  • pseudo
  • artificial
  • phoney
  • mock
  • simulated
  • sham
  • unnatural
  • supposititious
  • factitious
  • manufactured
  • suppositious
  • deceptive
  • misleading
  • fabricated
  • man-made
  • delusive
  • concocted
  • delusory
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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
  • faithful
  • exact
  • precise
  • careful
  • realistic
  • genuine
  • strict
  • real
  • authoritative
  • right
  • meticulous
  • veracious
  • lifelike
  • conscientious
  • scrupulous
  • bona fide
  • punctilious
  • veridical

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

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

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

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
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