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Meaning of bona fide in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions
  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    bona fide

    Definitions

    1. undertaken in good faith

    Examples

    • « a bona fide offer »

    Synonyms

    • sincere
  2. 2. not counterfeit or copied

    Examples

    • « an authentic signature »
    • « a bona fide manuscript »
    • « an unquestionable antique »
    • « photographs taken in a veritable bull ring »

    Synonyms

    • genuine
    • echt

Famous quotes

  • « One man alone can be pretty dumb sometimes, but for real bona fide stupidity, there ain't nothin' can beat teamwork. »
    Edward Abbey
  • « I'm passionate about everything, like my family and friends. Anybody I am talkin' to is gonna be bona fide real. There is no substitution for happiness. Period. »
    Suge Knight

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