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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Using her skills as a filmmaker Leeds created a short sizzle video to help show what pickleball could look like as a real school sport.

From Los Angeles Times

Proponents say the wisdom-of-the-crowds dynamic in these markets can lend them more accuracy than polls and surveys, partly because people are willing to bet real money on an outcome.

From The Wall Street Journal

And let’s be real: this isn’t some “skip avocado toast and you’ll own a house someday” logic.

From Salon

“The real Marcus Aurelius seems to be basically a Roman rather than a Stoic,” one historian wrote in 1969.

From The Wall Street Journal

Roborock said the Rover “is a real product in development,” but didn’t provide pricing or availability.

From The Wall Street Journal

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