real

real · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Actually existing as a thing or occurring in fact; not imagined or supposed.

  2. 2.

    Genuine; not fake or artificial.

  3. 3.

    Worthy of being described as such; true.

  4. 4.

    Adjusted for changes in the value of money.

  5. 5.

    Very; really.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    for real — Actually; genuinely.
  • •
    get real — Be realistic.
  • •
    the real deal — The genuine article.
  • •
    real estate — Property consisting of land and buildings.
  • •
    real time — The actual time during which something occurs.
  • •
    real world — Practical life as opposed to theory.
  • •
    keep it real — Be authentic; stay true to oneself.

Related words

Antonyms: fake, false, imaginary, unreal
See also: actual, fake, genuine, reality
Synonyms: actual, authentic, genuine, true

Etymology

From Late Latin realis ("relating to things"), from Latin res ("thing").