for real
Actually, not joking
For real signals sincerity or authenticity.
As a question, it asks whether something is genuine: You got the job? For real?
As a statement, it emphasizes truthfulness: I'm not joking—this is for real.
The phrase can also express agreement or disbelief: For real, that movie was terrible.
Closely related to "really" but more emphatic and informal.
In a real manner
- authenticallyIn a real manner
- sincerelyWith genuine feeling
- honestlyIn a truthful manner
- truthfullyWithout deception or lies
legitimately · unfeigned · earnestly · heartfelt · bona fide · candid · forthright · unpretentious
Opposite of no
- agreedShared the same view
- exactlyWith total accuracy
- that's rightAgreement confirming correctness
- truthAccordance with reality
facts · preach · word · same · valid · accurate · correct · on point
In a genuine manner
- absolutelyCompletely, without exception
- definitelyWith complete certainty
- certainlyWithout any doubt
- indeedWord affirming emphasis
seriously · literally · actually · undoubtedly · positively · unquestionably · emphatically · decidedly
With sincere intent
- wowCry of amazement
- whoaCommand to stop
- no wayEmphatic denial
- you're kiddingExpression of surprised disbelief
shut up · get out · come on · are you serious · unbelievable · incredible · shocking · mind-blowing
genuinely
In a real manner
- authenticallyIn a real manner
- sincerelyWith genuine feeling
- honestlyIn a truthful manner
truthfully · legitimately · unfeigned · earnestly · heartfelt · bona fide · candid · forthright · unpretentious · guileless
yes
Opposite of no
- agreedShared the same view
- exactlyWith total accuracy
- that's rightAgreement confirming correctness
truth · facts · preach · word · same · valid · accurate · correct · on point · spot on
truly
In a genuine manner
- absolutelyCompletely, without exception
- definitelyWith complete certainty
- certainlyWithout any doubt
indeed · seriously · literally · actually · undoubtedly · positively · unquestionably · emphatically · decidedly · surely
seriously
With sincere intent
you're kidding · shut up · get out · come on · are you serious · unbelievable · incredible · shocking · mind-blowing · jaw-dropping
- serious expressionsno joke, dead serious, I mean it, seriously, in earnest
- Doubt Responsesoh yeah, seriously, no way, come on, you think
- authenticityauthentic, genuine, fake, counterfeit, bogus
- trusttrust, believe, safety, reliability, belief
- disbeliefdisbelief, no way, incredulity, unbelievable, yeah right
- genuinegenuine, authentic, sincere, true, honest
for realfake
Not the real thing
phony · counterfeit · bogus · fraudulent · sham
for realsarcastically
With mocking insincerity
jokingly · in jest · just kidding · tongue-in-cheek · ironically
real, for, really, reality, unreal, realistic, realization, surreal, realism