Bona fide

adjective

Word Frequency: 3.1

Definitions

1.adjectiveIn 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."

2.adjectiveGenuine; not counterfeit.

"This is a bona fide Roman coin."

3.adverbIn good faith; genuinely, sincerely.

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