authentic

adjective/ɔˈθɛntɪk/

Frequency rank: #3,994 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

genuine; real; true to its origins.

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Example sentence

The restaurant is known for serving authentic Italian cuisine made with traditional recipes.

Synonyms & related words

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