not false or copied; genuine; real

an authentic antique.

having the origin supported by unquestionable evidence; authenticated; verified

an authentic document of the Middle Ages; an authentic work of the old master.

entitled to acceptance or belief because of agreement with known facts or experience; reliable; trustworthy

an authentic report on poverty in Africa.

Law . executed with all due formalities

an authentic deed.

Music .

(of a church mode) having a range extending from the final to the octave above. Compare plagal .

(of a cadence) consisting of a dominant harmony followed by a tonic.

Obsolete . authoritative.

adjective

counterfeit , fake , false , falsified , unauthorized , ungenuine , unreal

adjective

accurate , actual , authoritative , bona fide , certain , convincing , credible , creditable , dependable , factual , faithful , for real , legit , legitimate , official , original , pure , reliable , sure , true , trustworthy , trusty , twenty-four carat , valid , veritablenotes:genuine means not fake or counterfeit - or sincerely felt or expressed , while authentic means conforming to fact and therefore worthy of belief and trust , genuine , good , indubitable , real , undoubted , unquestionable , approved , authorized , bonafide , confirmed , correct , kosher , legal , proper , sanctioned , verified , veritable , worthy