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
Authentic means something is real, true, or genuine. It is not fake, copied, or changed. For example, an authentic signature is written by the real person, not faked by someone else. Authentic food tastes the same as it does in the culture it comes from. When people are authentic, they are being their true selves, not pretending to be someone else.