Pronunciation: /ˈboʊnə faɪd/
adjective genuine; real
A1 She is a bona fide member of the club.
A2 The company offers bona fide discounts to students.
B1 To be eligible for the scholarship, you must provide bona fide proof of enrollment.
B2 The museum houses a collection of bona fide Picasso paintings.
C1 The authenticity of the document was confirmed by a bona fide expert.
C2 The restaurant is known for serving bona fide Italian cuisine.
adverb genuinely; in good faith
A1 She is a bona fide member of the club.
A2 The company is looking for bona fide candidates for the job.
B1 The document must be bona fide in order to be accepted.
B2 The artist's work is considered bona fide by art critics.
C1 The scientist's research is recognized as bona fide in the academic community.
C2 The lawyer presented bona fide evidence in court to support her case.
formal The company only hires bona fide experts in their field.
informal I can assure you that he is a bona fide professional.
slang She's a bona fide rockstar in the music industry.
figurative His dedication to the cause made him a bona fide hero in the eyes of many.
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