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bona fide

/ˌbəʊ.nəˈfaɪ.di/

adjective

Meaning

  • In good faith; sincere; without deception or ulterior motive.

    "Although he failed, the prime minister made a bona fide attempt to repair the nation's damaged economy."

  • Genuine; not counterfeit.

    "This is a bona fide Roman coin."

Synonyms

authentic,
genuine,
sincere

adverb

Meaning

  • In good faith; genuinely, sincerely.