bonafide
The real deal
Bona fide means genuine, authentic, or in good faith—from Latin meaning "with good faith." A bona fide offer is sincere, not fraudulent.
A bona fide expert has real credentials.
The phrase distinguishes the real thing from imitations or pretenders: a bona fide celebrity, bona fide members only.
Often spelled as one word, though purists prefer two.
Truly what it claims
- realTruly existing, not fake
- trueAccurate or loyal
- verifiableAble to be proven
- certifiedOfficially declared valid
verified · documented · legitimate · valid · authoritative · credentialed · accredited · original
Truly what it claims
- heartfeltDeeply and sincerely meant
- earnestSincerely intense in purpose
- unfeignedAuthentically felt, not pretended
- honestFree from deception
candid · forthright · truthful · wholehearted · authentic · unpretentious · guileless · straightforward
Permitted by statute
- legalPermitted by statute
- authorizedGiven official permission
- sanctionedFormally approved or penalized
- licensedGranted official permission
official · recognized · accredited · endorsed · approved · permissible · statutory · constitutional
genuine
Truly what it claims
- realTruly existing, not fake
- trueAccurate or loyal
- verifiableAble to be proven
certified · verified · documented · legitimate · valid · authoritative · credentialed · accredited · original · unadulterated
genuine
Truly what it claims
- heartfeltDeeply and sincerely meant
- earnestSincerely intense in purpose
- unfeignedAuthentically felt, not pretended
honest · candid · forthright · truthful · wholehearted · authentic · unpretentious · guileless · straightforward · real
lawful
Permitted by statute
- legalPermitted by statute
- authorizedGiven official permission
- sanctionedFormally approved or penalized
licensed · official · recognized · accredited · endorsed · approved · permissible · statutory · constitutional · binding
bonafideinsincere
Feigning belief or feeling
disingenuous · deceitful · dishonest · duplicitous · two-faced
bonafideillegitimate
Not authorized or recognized
unauthorized · unqualified · self-styled · would-be · so-called
confident, federal, fidelity, bona fide, confide, diffident, affidavit, perfidious, infidel