| Main Entry: | descriptive |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | explanatory |
Synonyms: |
anecdotic, characteristic, characterizing, circumstantial, classificatory, clear, definitive, delineative, depictive, describing, designating, detailed, eloquent, explicative, expository, expressive, extended, graphic, identifying, illuminating, illuminative, illustrative, indicative, interpretive, lifelike, narrative, particularized, pictorial, picturesque, revealing, specific, true to life, vivid |
Antonyms: |
confusing, cursory, undescriptive |
| 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: | lifelike |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | realistic |
Synonyms: |
authentic, faithful, graphic, natural, original, real, representational, representative, true, true to life |
| Main Entry: | photographic |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | exact, retentive in detail |
Synonyms: |
accurate, cinematic, detailed, faithful, filmic, graphic, lifelike, minute, natural, pictorial, picturesque, precise, realistic, true-to-life, visual, vivid |
| Main Entry: | realistic |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | genuine |
Synonyms: |
authentic, faithful, graphic, lifelike, natural, original, representational, representative, true, true to life, truthful |
Antonyms: |
fanciful, insincere |
| Main Entry: | vivid |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | intense, powerful |
Synonyms: |
active, animated, bright, brilliant, clear, colorful, definite, distinct, dramatic, dynamic, eloquent, energetic, expressive, flamboyant, gay, glowing, graphic, highly colored, lifelike, lively, lucid, meaningful, memorable, picturesque, realistic, resplendent, rich, sharp, shining, spirited, stirring, striking, strong, telling, theatrical, true-to-life, vigorous |
Antonyms: |
dull, weak |
| Main Entry: | bona fide |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | authentic and genuine |
Synonyms: |
authentic, authoritative, card-carrying, credible, for real, genuine, good-faith, legitimate, natural, official, original, pure, real, rightful, straight, true to life, unquestionable, veritable, with good faith |