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Authentic

/ɒ.ˈθɛn.tɪk/

Of the same origin as claimed; genuine.

📖 Definitions of "Authentic"

adjective

1
Of the same origin as claimed; genuine.
"The experts confirmed it was an authentic signature."
2
Conforming to reality and therefore worthy of trust, reliance, or belief.
"The report was completely authentic."
3
(of a Gregorian mode) Having the final as the lowest note of the mode.
4
Authoritative

8 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
reliablenoun	Suitable or fit to be relied on; worthy of dependence, reliance or trust; dependable, trustworthy
genuine	Not counterfeit, spurious, false, or adulterated
bona fide	In good faith; sincere; without deception or ulterior motive.
trustworthy	Deserving of trust, reliable.
veritable	True; genuine.
faithfulnoun	Loyal; adhering firmly to person or cause.
unquestionable	Undeniable, obvious.
trustynoun	Reliable or trustworthy.

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
veritable	True; genuine.
bona fide	In good faith; sincere; without deception or ulterior motive.
trusty	Reliable or trustworthy.
reliable	Suitable or fit to be relied on; worthy of dependence, reliance or trust; dependable, trustworthy
trustworthy	Deserving of trust, reliable.
faithful	Loyal; adhering firmly to person or cause.
genuine	Not counterfeit, spurious, false, or adulterated
unquestionable	Undeniable, obvious.
real	True, genuine, not merely nominal or apparent.
genuinely	In a genuine manner; truthfully, truly.
sincere	Genuine; meaning what one says or does; heartfelt.
truthful	Honest, and always telling the truth.
true	(of a statement) Conforming to the actual state of reality or fact; factually correct.
faithnoun	(metonymic) A religious or spiritual belief system.
credible	Believable or plausible.
beliefnoun	Mental acceptance of a claim as true.
valid	Acceptable, proper or correct; in accordance with the rules.
actual	Existing in reality, not just potentially; really acted or acting; occurring in fact.
real-life	As happens in real life; not fictional or theoretical; actual as opposed to believed or assumed.
proper	Suitable.