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

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"What we need is a real migration policy that means people from African countries don't have to risk their lives but can come to Europe and have options for work."

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

IPOs of this size are engineered to let early insiders and institutions convert paper wealth into real wealth.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

The Dubai-based luxury real estate developer—founded by billionaire Abbas Sajwani—said Thursday that it bought the 43-floor hotel from Mismak Asset Management.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

We have like a brotherhood and a friendship in real life.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Was he off to say hi to whoever we wanted to date for real?

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

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"We Real Cool" by Gwendolyn Brooks

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"We Real Cool" by Gwendolyn Brooks