authentic

au-then-tic · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Of undisputed origin; genuine; not a copy or imitation.

  2. 2.

    True to one's own personality, spirit, or character; not false or imitation.

  3. 3.

    Conforming to fact and therefore worthy of belief and trust.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    authentic self — One's true, genuine personality.
  • •
    authentic experience — A genuine, unfiltered experience.

Related words

Antonyms: counterfeit, fake, false, inauthentic
See also: authenticity, fake, genuine, original
Synonyms: bona fide, genuine, original, real, true

Etymology

From Greek authentikos ("original, primary, genuine"), from authentes ("one who acts on his own authority"), from autos ("self") + hentes ("doer, worker").