CHARLATANIC Antonyms

• capable of being believed

• (a common but incorrect usage where `credulous' would be appropriate) credulous

• appearing to merit belief or acceptance

• of or relating to the philosophical study of ethics

• conforming to accepted standards of social or professional behavior

• adhering to ethical and moral principles

• steadfast in affection or allegiance

• not having sexual relations with anyone except your husband or wife, or your boyfriend or girlfriend

• any loyal and steadfast following

• a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church

• marked by fidelity to an original

• not fake or counterfeit

• not pretended; sincerely felt or expressed

• being or reflecting the essential or genuine character of something

• not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent; marked by truth

• without dissimulation; frank

• worthy of being depended on

• without pretensions

• not forged

• gained or earned without cheating or stealing

• of marriages and offspring; recognized as lawful

• based on known statements or events or conditions

• in accordance with recognized or accepted standards or principles

• authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law

• make legal

• show or affirm to be just and legitimate

• make (an illegitimate child) legitimate; declare the legitimacy of (someone)

• worthy of reliance or trust

• worthy of being depended on

• conforming to fact and therefore worthy of belief

• open and genuine; not deceitful

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

• worthy of trust or belief

• taking responsibility for one's conduct and obligations