authentic

adjective

Stress: second syllable

Syllables: au-then-tic (3)

English Definition

Of undisputed origin; genuine.

Example Sentence

This is an authentic Italian restaurant.

US IPA /ɑːˈθen.t̬ɪk/

UK IPA /ɔːˈθen.tɪk/

genuine real original bona fide true

fake false counterfeit spurious