bona fide

/B OW1 N AH0 F AY1 D/

adjective

1
In good faith; sincere; without deception or ulterior motive.
“Although he failed, the prime minister made a bona fide attempt to repair the nation's damaged economy.”
syn:sincere
ant:mala fide
2
Genuine; not counterfeit.
“This is a bona fide Roman coin.”
syn:authentic genuine
ant:bogus counterfeit

Synonyms

authentic genuine sincere

Antonyms

bogus counterfeit mala fide

adverb

1
In good faith; genuinely, sincerely.

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