Synonyms of bona fide
4 similar words · 3 opposite words
Another word for bona fide is authentic. Other synonyms of bona fide are bonafidely, sincere and genuine. The opposite of bona fide is bogus.
Synonyms and similar words for bona fide
adverbIn good faith; genuinely, sincerely.
- bonafidelyIn a bona fide manner; genuinely; in good faith.
adjectiveIn good faith; sincere; without deception or ulterior motive.
Opposite of bona fide
adjectiveIn good faith; sincere; without deception or ulterior motive.
- mala fideIn bad faith.
adjectiveGenuine; not counterfeit.
Meaning of bona fide
- adverb In good faith; genuinely, sincerely.
- adjective In good faith; sincere; without deception or ulterior motive.
- adjective Genuine; not counterfeit.
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Questions about synonyms of bona fide
- What is another word for bona fide?
- Bona fide has 4 synonyms on Word.ws, such as authentic, bonafidely, sincere and genuine.
- What is the opposite of bona fide?
- The opposite of bona fide is bogus.
- What does bona fide mean?
- Bona fide means in good faith; genuinely, sincerely.
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