adj
authentic
o-THEHN-tihk
adj
1
Genuine and exactly what it claims to be, not fake or copied.
"She bought an authentic Italian leather bag on her trip to Florence."
"This is an authentic recipe passed down through three generations."
2
True to one's own character; sincere and honest rather than put-on.
"His speech felt authentic, not like something written by a PR team."
How to Use Authentic
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishReal and genuine — the real deal, not a fake, copy, or performance.
Common pairings
authentic cuisine
authentic experience
authentic self
Word Forms
more authentic comparative, most authentic superlative
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Etymology
From Old French autentique, from Latin authenticus, from Greek authentikós ("genuine").