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authentic Definition

au·then·tic (ô t̸hentik)

adjective

  1. that can be believed or accepted; trustworthy; reliable an authentic news report
  2. that is in fact as represented; genuine; real an authentic antique
  3. legally attested or executed, as a deed, affidavit, etc.
  4. true to its type; conforming to an original in style, methods, etc. authentic Japanese cooking
  5. 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

authen·ti·cally adverb

authentic Synonyms

authentic

modif.

  1. Reliable

    trustworthy, authoritative, factual; see authoritative 1, official 3.

  2. 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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