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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The real goal was to have a mature, experienced team ready for this summer when the World Cup would be played at home.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

They are very real and must be taken seriously.

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026

The 34-year-old, whose real name is Kiari Kendrell Cephus, is in a "stable" condition and being "closely monitored" in hospital, a spokesperson told Variety.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

There was no real expectation of splitting the winnings, and the money wouldn’t be particularly meaningful to her.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

I’ve been visiting him long enough to know that it’s not real.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

real

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