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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"
BONA FIDE meaning: 1. real, not false: 2. real, not false: 3. real or true; not false: . Learn more.
1. : good faith : sincerity. 2. : the fact of being genuine often plural in construction. 3. : evidence of one's good faith or genuinenessoften plural in construction. 4. : evidence of one's qualifications or achievementsoften plural in construction. Did you know?
Definition of bona fide adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
The opposite of bona fide is fake. We also say people make a bona fide effort: they're making a true, sincere attempt to do something. Definitions of bona fide. adjective. not counterfeit or copied. “a bona fide manuscript”. synonyms: authentic, unquestionable, veritable. echt, genuine. not fake or counterfeit.
2 days ago · 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.
6 days ago · 1. made, done, presented, etc., in good faith; without deception or fraud. a bona fide statement of intent to sell. 2. authentic; true. a bona fide sample of Lincoln's handwriting. Also: bona-fide SYNONYMS 1. honest, sincere; lawful, legal. 2. genuine. ANTONYMS spurious, deceitful, false.
: 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. BONA FIDE meaning: 1 : real or genuine; 2 : made or done in an honest and sincere way.
