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HONEST-TO-GOODNESS Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the phrase honest-to-goodness. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the phrase honest-to-goodness. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for HONEST-TO-GOODNESS

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authentic
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• conforming to fact and therefore worthy of belief

• not counterfeit or copied

dependable
adjectiveadj
adjective

• worthy of reliance or trust

adjective satellite

• worthy of being depended on

• consistent in performance or behavior

• financially safe

genuine
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not fake or counterfeit

adjective satellite

• not pretended; sincerely felt or expressed

• being or reflecting the essential or genuine character of something

heartfelt
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective satellite

• sincerely earnest

real
adjectiveadj
adjective

• being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

• no less than what is stated; worthy of the name

• of, relating to, or representing an amount that is corrected for inflation

• having substance or capable of being treated as fact; not imaginary

noun

• any rational or irrational number

• the basic unit of money in Brazil; equal to 100 centavos

• an old small silver Spanish coin

adverb

• used to give emphasis

adjective satellite

• not to be taken lightly

• capable of being treated as fact

• being or reflecting the essential or genuine character of something

• (of property) fixed or immovable

• coinciding with reality

reliable
adjectiveadj
adjective

• worthy of reliance or trust

adjective satellite

• worthy of being depended on

• conforming to fact and therefore worthy of belief

sincere
adjectiveadj
adjective

• open and genuine; not deceitful

adjective satellite

• characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions

true
adjectiveadj
adjective

• consistent with fact or reality; not false

• expressing or given to expressing the truth

noun

• proper alignment; the property possessed by something that is in correct or proper alignment

adverb

• as acknowledged

adjective satellite

• accurately placed or thrown

• devoted (sometimes fanatically) to a cause or concept or truth

• conforming to definitive criteria

• worthy of being depended on

• not pretended; sincerely felt or expressed

• rightly so called

• determined with reference to the earth's axis rather than the magnetic poles

• having a legally established claim

• in tune; accurate in pitch

• accurately fitted; level

verb

• make level, square, balanced, or concentric

trustworthy
adjectiveadj
adjective

• worthy of trust or belief

adjective satellite

• taking responsibility for one's conduct and obligations

bona fide
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• undertaken in good faith

• not counterfeit or copied

sure-enough
adverbadv
adjective satellite

• (used informally especially for emphasis) real or genuine

honest-to-god
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective satellite

• (used informally especially for emphasis) real or genuine

Best Hypernyms For HONEST-TO-GOODNESS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for honest-to-goodness, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (4)
authentic genuine legitimate real
Phrases (1)
bona fide

Alternatives for AUTHENTIC

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