| Main Entry: | absolutely |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | certainly, without question |
Synonyms: |
actually, categorically, come hell or high water, conclusively, decidedly, decisively, definitely, doubtless, easily, exactly, for sure, no ifs ands or buts, no strings attached, on the button, on the money, on the nose, positively, precisely, really, right on, straight out, sure as can be, sure as hell, sure enough, sure thing, surely, the very thing, truly, unambiguously, unconditionally, unquestionably |
Antonyms: |
doubtful, indefinite, not certain, not sure, questionable |
| Main Entry: | actual |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | truly existing, real |
Synonyms: |
absolute, authentic, categorical, certain, concrete, confirmed, definite, factual, for real, genuine, hard, honest injun, honest to God, indisputable, indubitable, kosher*, physical, positive, realistic, substantial, substantive, sure enough, tangible, true, truthful, undeniable, unquestionable, verified |
Antonyms: |
counterfeit, false, fictitious, imaginary, legendary, pretended, unreal |
| Main Entry: | factual |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | real, correct |
Synonyms: |
absolute, accurate, actual, authentic, card-carrying, certain, circumstantial, close, credible, descriptive, exact, faithful, genuine, hard, kosher*, legit, legitimate, literal, objective, on the level, positive, precise, righteous, specific, straight from horse's mouth, sure, sure-enough, true, true-to-life, unadorned, unbiased, undoubted, unquestionable, valid, veritable |
Antonyms: |
biased, false, imprecise, incorrect, unfactual, untruthful |
| Main Entry: | genuine |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | authentic, real |
Synonyms: |
-carat, 24-carat, absolute, accurate, actual, authenticated, bona fide, certain, certified, demonstrable, exact, existent, factual, for real, good, hard, honest, honest-to-goodness, in the flesh, indubitable, kosher*, legit, legitimate, literal, natural, official, original, palpable, plain, positive, precise, proved, pure, real stuff, sound, sterling, sure-enough, tested, true, unadulterated, unalloyed, undoubted, unimpeachable, unquestionable, unvarnished, valid, veritable, very, whole |
| Notes: | genuine means not fake or counterfeit - or sincerely felt or expressed, while authentic means conforming to fact and therefore worthy of belief and trust |
Antonyms: |
counterfeit, false, illegitimate, sham, unreal |
| Main Entry: | guaranteed |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | made certain |
Synonyms: |
affirmed, approved, ascertained, assured, attested, bonded, certified, confirmed, endorsed, for a fact, for sure, have a lock on, insured, on ice, pledged, plighted, protected, sealed, secured, sure, sure enough, sure-fire, warranted |
Antonyms: |
indefinite, insecure, uncertain, unsure |
| Main Entry: | honest-to-God |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | genuine |
Synonyms: |
absolute, accurate, actual, authentic, authenticated, bona fide, certain, certified, factual, for real, for-sure, honest, honest-to-goodness, kosher*, legit, legitimate, no buts about it, official, on the level, on the up-and-up, positive, real, real stuff, really-truly, straight, sure-enough, sure-thing, true, unquestionable, valid |
| Main Entry: | legal |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | allowable, permissible |
Synonyms: |
acknowledged, allowed, authorized, card-carrying, chartered, clean*, condign, constitutional, contractual, decreed, due, enforced, enforcible, enjoined, fair, forensic, granted, innocent, judged, judicial, juridical, just, justifiable, justified, lawful, legalized, legit, legitimate, licit, on the level, on the up and up, ordained, passed, precedented, prescribed, proper, protected, right, rightful, sanctioned, sound, statutory, straight, sure enough, valid, warranted, within the law |
Antonyms: |
illegal, illegitimate, illicit, unlawful, wrong |
| Main Entry: | sincere |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | straightforward, honest |
Synonyms: |
aboveboard, actual, artless, bona fide, candid, dead-level, dear, devout, earnest, faithful, forthright, frank, genuine, guileless, heartfelt, honest to God, like it is, meant, natural, no fooling, no-nonsense, on the level, on the line, on up and up, open, outspoken, plain, pretensionless, real, regular, righteous, saintly, serious, square*, sure enough, true, true-blue, trustworthy, twenty-four carat, unaffected, undesigning, undissembled, unfeigned, unpretentious, up-front, wholehearted |
Antonyms: |
dishonest, insincere, tricky, untrustworthy |
| Main Entry: | substantial |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | material, real |
Synonyms: |
actual, card-carrying, concrete, corporeal, existent, for real, honest-to-god, legit, objective, phenomenal, physical, positive, righteous, sensible, solid, sure enough, tangible, true, twenty-four-carat, valid, visible, weighty |
Antonyms: |
ethereal, mental, spiritual |
| Main Entry: | true |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | real, valid; concordant with facts |
Synonyms: |
accurate, actual, appropriate, authentic, authoritative, bona fide, correct, dependable, direct, exact, factual, fitting, genuine, honest, indubitable, kosher*, lawful, legal, legitimate, natural, normal, on target, perfect, precise, proper, pure, regular, right, rightful, sincere, straight, sure-enough, trustworthy, truthful, typical, undeniable, undesigning, undoubted, unerring, unfaked, unfeigned, unquestionable, veracious, veridical, veritable, very, wash* |
Antonyms: |
corrupt, counterfeit, deceitful, false, fraudulent, invalid, unreal |