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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Now, the real question: What happens when quantum computers can break elliptic curve cryptography?

From MarketWatch

Its promise is real, but so are its challenges.

From The Wall Street Journal

He said that Hernández was “brought up well” with “real values.”

From Salon

"He is fantastic in the air and could give teams real problems off the bench."

From BBC

But the real challenge, and the real joy, was building a pantry beyond salt, pepper and oil.

From Salon