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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Real gross domestic product grew 0.5% in the January-March period from the previous quarter, preliminary government data showed Tuesday.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

But the former Real Madrid manager now looks destined for Chelsea, who hope to announce the Spaniard as their new permanent head coach in the coming days.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Alonso has been out of work since he left Real after less than eight months in charge in January.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Alonso, a World Cup winner in 2010, took up his first coaching role with Real Madrid's under-14s side in 2018.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Real life somehow feels different than it did a few moments ago.

From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman

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"We Real Cool" by Gwendolyn Brooks