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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"I've never encountered a story quite like this in a novel, never mind in the real world," he says.

From BBC

“When you can be as brave as them to share your real life, something beautiful happens.”

From Los Angeles Times

Silver is nonmagnetic, so if an item is attracted to a magnet, it’s not the real deal.

From MarketWatch

The companies with the highest valuations, then as now, were “real” companies with earnings, sales and business models.

From MarketWatch