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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Have you invested in the market instead of real estate?

From The Wall Street Journal

Abraham's goal was the kind of decision the video review was brought in for - the real howlers.

From BBC

All of which describes the current real estate sector.

From Los Angeles Times

She went on to emphasise that the Berlinale "in particular is known for not shying away from political films, from films that have a real social angle".

From Barron's

There’s a version that I remembered reading that isn’t quite real.

From Salon

real

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