Authentic
Adjective
UK
/ɔːˈθen.tɪk/
US
/ɑːˈθen.tɪk/
Definition
Real and genuine; not false or copied; true to its origin or source.
Example
"People value leaders who are authentic because they act with honesty and consistency in their words and actions."
"That restaurant serves authentic Italian pasta using traditional recipes from Naples."
"Being authentic in conversations builds trust and helps form deeper relationships."
Explanation
Something authentic is real, true, or genuine. It hasn’t been faked, copied, or altered. For example, an authentic signature is written by the actual person, not forged. Authentic food tastes exactly like it does in the original culture. When people are authentic, they are being themselves, not pretending to be someone else.