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- DictionaryBo·na fide/ˈbōnə ˌfīd/
adjective
- 1. genuine; real: "only bona fide members of the company are allowed to use the logo"
adverb
- 1. sincerely; without intention to deceive: "the court will assume that they have acted bona fide"
The meaning of BONA FIDE is neither specious nor counterfeit : genuine. How to use bona fide in a sentence. Did you know? Synonym Discussion of Bona Fide.
Bona fide definition: made, done, presented, etc., in good faith; without deception or fraud. See examples of BONA FIDE used in a sentence.
uk / ˌbəʊ.nə ˈfaɪ.di / us / ˌboʊ.nə ˈfaɪ.di / Add to word list. real, not false: Make sure you are dealing with a bona fide company. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. being what it appears to be. real That's not his real hair, is it? I thought it was a bad wig! genuine The painting is a genuine Picasso.
The meaning of BONA FIDES is good faith : sincerity. How to use bona fides in a sentence. Did you know?
adjective [ not gradable ] us / ˈboʊ·nəˌfɑɪd, ˈbɑn·ə-, -ˌfɑɪd·i / Add to word list. real or true; not false: This is my first bona fide job. (Definition of bona fide from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) bona fide | Business English. adjective. uk / ˌbəʊnəˈfaɪdi / us / ˌboʊ- / Add to word list.
Something bona fide is the real deal, the real McCoy, genuine — it's not a fake or a counterfeit.
Definition of bona fide adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
the abilities and experience that make someone suitable for a particular job or activity, or proof of these abilities and experience: There are a number of things that you can do to demonstrate your bona fides as good neighbours. His political bona fides are questionable.
1. in good faith; made or done without fraud or deceit. a bona fide offer to negotiate. 2. genuine; real. a bona fide Chippendale chair.
1. : real or genuine. She has established her position as a bona fide celebrity. His latest record was a bona fide hit. 2. law : made or done in an honest and sincere way. a bona fide offer. They have a bona fide claim for the loss.
