authentic authentic /ɔˈθɛntɪk, ɔˈθɛnɪk, əˈθɛnɪk/

adjective

1. () Not counterfeit or copied  ( bona fide , unquestionable , veritable , authentic )
   not counterfeit or copied
    An authentic signature
   an authentic signature
    A bona fide manuscript
   a bona fide manuscript
    An unquestionable antique
   an unquestionable antique
    Photographs taken in a veritable bull ring
   photographs taken in a veritable bull ring
   
2. () Conforming to fact and therefore worthy of belief  ( reliable , authentic )
   conforming to fact and therefore worthy of belief
    An authentic account by an eyewitness
   an authentic account by an eyewitness
    Reliable information
   reliable information