authentic Definition
au·then·tic (ô t̸hen′tik)
adjective
- that can be believed or accepted; trustworthy; reliable an authentic news report
- that is in fact as represented; genuine; real an authentic antique
- legally attested or executed, as a deed, affidavit, etc.
- true to its type; conforming to an original in style, methods, etc. authentic Japanese cooking
- Obsolete authoritative
Etymology: ME autentike < OFr autentique < LL authenticus < Gr authentikos, genuine < authentēs, one who does things himself < autos, self + -hentēs < IE base *sen-, to prepare, achieve
authentic Related Forms
authentic Synonyms
authentic
modif.
Reliable
trustworthy, authoritative, factual; see authoritative 1, official 3.Genuine
real, true, actual; see genuine 1. See syn. study atgenuine.
authentic Usage Examples
Preposition: for
period: The Number One Rig worn by the present Cutter Crew is authentic for the period.
Adjective complement with noun phrase
want: Also a great base for anyone who enjoys horse riding who wants something wonderfully authentic and different.
Modifies a noun
- cuisine: Bhaji Man is passionate about creating great tasting, authentic Indian cuisine.
- recipe: They may even let you taste some of their cooking from authentic recipes of the time.
- flavor: Now you can create your own authentic flavors at home!
- replica: Some of our goods are authentic replicas of historic originals and most are exclusive to Past Times.
- dish: There's also free information on how to create authentic Indian dishes rather than just Chicken Tikka.
- autograph: Products include authentic autographs, classic toys and games plus classic TV movie memorabilia and posters.
Modifying Another Word
- truly: For a truly authentic feel, finish the planting off with a mulch of chipped bark.
- wonderfully: The hotels: Because the region does not feature on the tourist map, the hotels here are wonderfully authentic.
- totally: Lovely little Austrian village, totally authentic, with old buildings and cobbled, narrow streets.
- equally: Nay more, they would have been equally authentic.
- utterly: Using events from his life and actual quotes from others, he has made Shuttleworth an utterly authentic, believable personality.
- absolutely: The scenes in and around the law firm are absolutely authentic.
Used with adjective complement
- seem: And Bellocchio cleverly weaves images and sounds, as well as news footage and old movie clips to make it all seem frighteningly authentic.
- look: A former commander of the regiment, retired Colonel David Black, told British radio Monday the photos do not look authentic to him.
- feel: Rockstar San Diego really did a good job at making this feel authentic by adding some very cool features.
- sound: The one good thing about the way things are now is that artists are sounding more authentic, using their own natural accents.
- remain: Or would like your business to remain authentic even after you have attracted funding Authentic Capital may be for you.
- consider: To be considered authentic, it should also contain ( among other things ) vinegar, molasses, cloves, garlic and onion.
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