Definitions

real

[ree-uhl, reel] / ˈri əl, ril /

ADJECTIVE

genuine in existence

Synonyms

STRONGEST

absolute actual authentic certain evident for real honest legitimate original palpable physical positive sincere solid substantial substantive true undeniable

STRONG

concrete corporal essential existent firm material present right sound stable

WEAK

bodily bona fide corporeal de facto embodied existing factual heartfelt in the flesh incarnate indubitable intrinsic irrefutable live perceptible rightful sensible tangible unaffected undoubted unfeigned valid veritable

Antonyms

STRONGEST

counterfeit dishonest disputable doubtful dubious false fraudulent hidden indefinite invalid mental obscure questionable spiritual uncertain unclear unreal unreliable unsure untrustworthy vague

STRONG

flexible immaterial intangible unfit unhealthy unimportant unstable

WEAK

fake feigned imaginary untrue

Example Sentences

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She said she was so shocked seeing the news on social media that she "didn't think it was real".

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He has been up and down this season, in and out of the team, but this will be a real confidence booster for him and Arsenal.

From BBC

"The risk of a real fully-fledged tariff war - trade war - escalation is clearly higher than last year," he said.

From BBC

The real figure is likely to be much higher than 55,000.

From BBC

He said: "This will make a real difference to working people's living standards."

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