Meaning of bona fide in English
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Classifying Adjective
bona fideDefinitions
1. undertaken in good faithExamples
- « a bona fide offer »
Synonyms
- 2. not counterfeit or copied
Examples
- « an authentic signature »
- « a bona fide manuscript »
- « an unquestionable antique »
- « photographs taken in a veritable bull ring »
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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