bona fide — genuine, real, or sincere; made in good faith without fraud or deceit
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: genuine, real, or sincere; made in good faith without fraud or deceit
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌboʊnə ˈfaɪdi/
Korean meaning: 진짜의, 선의의, 진정한
Korean pronunciation: 보나**파**이디
Example Sentences
- The detective needed to verify if the witness was a bona fide eyewitness or just a attention seeker.
- My grandmother claimed to be a bona fide fortune teller, but she couldn't even predict when her own cookies would burn.
- The company requires bona fide proof of employment before approving the loan application.
bona fide
ADJECTIVE//ˌboʊnə ˈfaɪdi//
genuine, real, or sincere; made in good faith without fraud or deceit

an experienced antique appraiser carefully examines a beautiful vintage watch with a magnifying glass. She nods approvingly as she inspects every detail of the timepiece's craftsmanship. The watch's intricate gears and authentic markings confirm its genuine historical value. Her thorough examination reveals that this is indeed a real antique from the 1800s. The shop owner watches nervously as other customers gather around to witness the evaluation. The appraiser's confident smile reassures everyone about the item's authenticity. something being verified as genuine, real, and made without any fraud or deceit
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Origin
From Latin 'bona fide,' literally meaning 'in good faith.' This legal term was used in Roman courts to indicate genuine, honest intentions without deception.
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📝Examples
“The detective needed to verify if the witness was a bona fide eyewitness or just a attention seeker.”
“My grandmother claimed to be a bona fide fortune teller, but she couldn't even predict when her own cookies would burn.”
“The company requires bona fide proof of employment before approving the loan application.”
“He presented himself as a bona fide art critic, but his most profound comment was 'This painting is very... paintingy.'”
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