sure-enough
Real, not fake
Sure-enough means genuine or real, used for emphasis before a noun: a sure-enough cowboy, a sure-enough miracle.
The term is informal and chiefly American, often carrying a folksy or regional flavor.
As an adverb, it confirms that something happened as expected: Sure enough, he showed up late.
Truly what it claims
- realTruly existing, not fake
- bona fideAuthentic and sincere
- legitimateConforming to accepted standards
- veritableTruly what's claimed
true · original · unadulterated · actual · honest-to-goodness · certified · documented · purebred
Free from doubt
- definiteClearly established, not vague
- absoluteTotal, without qualification
- unquestionableCannot be challenged
- indisputableImpossible to contest
irrefutable · incontrovertible · conclusive · unmistakable · evident · obvious · clear-cut · manifest
Worthy of trust
- trustworthyWorthy of confidence
- steadyFixed, not fluctuating
- consistentNot varying or contradicting
- faithfulConsistently loyal and true
solid · unfailing · steadfast · tried-and-true · unwavering · guaranteed · foolproof · fail-safe
genuine
Truly what it claims
- realTruly existing, not fake
- bona fideAuthentic and sincere
- legitimateConforming to accepted standards
veritable · true · original · unadulterated · actual · honest-to-goodness · certified · documented · purebred · pedigreed
certain
Free from doubt
- definiteClearly established, not vague
- absoluteTotal, without qualification
- unquestionableCannot be challenged
indisputable · irrefutable · incontrovertible · conclusive · unmistakable · evident · obvious · clear-cut · manifest · patent
dependable
Worthy of trust
- trustworthyWorthy of confidence
- steadyFixed, not fluctuating
- consistentNot varying or contradicting
faithful · solid · unfailing · steadfast · tried-and-true · unwavering · guaranteed · foolproof · fail-safe · predictable