legit

On the level

Legit is informal for legitimate—real, genuine, or lawful.

Something legit meets expected standards or isn't fake: Is this website legit?

That's a legit complaint.

The word often expresses approval or authenticity: Their tacos are legit.

Originally slang, legit has become mainstream in casual speech and writing.

authentic

real

Truly existing, not fake

genuineTruly what it claims
originalFirst or inventive
bona fideAuthentic and sincere

true · veritable · actual · certified · verified · official · bonafide · undisputed · unquestionable · for real

credible

believable

Able to convince

plausibleAppearing worthy of belief
convincingAble to persuade
soundAudible wave phenomenon

reasonable · valid · trustworthy · reliable · substantiated · verifiable · well-founded · solid · coherent · checks out

legal

lawful

Permitted by statute

legalPermitted by statute
licitSanctioned by law
licensedGranted official permission

sanctioned · authorized · permitted · above-board · compliant · regulatory · by-the-book · within bounds · legalized · on the level

slang

cool

Calm or fashionable

awesomeExtremely impressive or overwhelming
dopeSlang triple-threat term
fireCombustion with flames

sick · tight · solid · on point · no joke · real talk · facts · deadass · valid · bussin

Categories

informal approvalokay, cool, nice, great, awesome
Informal Englishgonna, wanna, gotta, lemme, kinda
slang adjectivescool, awesome, dope, lit, sick
slang approvalawesome, cool, rad, sweet, dope
genuinegenuine, authentic, real, sincere, true
slang repliesyeah, yep, yup, nah, nope

Opposites

legality

Forbidden by statute

illicit · unlawful · criminal · illegitimate · outlawed

authenticity

legitfake

Not the real thing

phony · fraudulent · bogus · counterfeit · sham

trustworthiness

Incomplete or suspicious

shady · fishy · suspect · dodgy · scammy

Phrases

seems legit
legitimate heirLawfully entitled inheritor
legitimate theaterLive dramatic stage productions
legitimate childOffspring of a marriage
legitimacy crisisDoubt in rightful rule
legitimate authorityAccepted right to command

Family

legitimate, illegitimate, legitimacy, legitimize, illegitimacy, legitimized, legitimization, legitimizing

Familiarity: Top 50,000
Profile: Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G