DINKUM Synonyms: 72 Similar and Opposite Words

dinkum

adjective

ˈdiŋ-kəm

Definition of dinkum

Australian & New Zealand

as in honest

being exactly as appears or as claimed somewhat surprised to learn that our guide through the outback was a fair dinkum crocodile hunter

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Adjective

Sagittarius November 22 – December 21 Home and ambition may need a more honest handoff.

— Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 2 Aug. 2026
Effective communication should be honest, consistent, and rooted in core values, acknowledging that many boycotts occur invisibly through personal networks, not just public channels.

— Edward Segal, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of honest

Adjective

Whether this episode develops into a genuine challenge for the presidency remains to be seen.

— Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
America’s iconic third spaces—bars, restaurants, official and de facto fan zones—have been a circus of joy, noise and genuine human connection.

— Leo MacLehose, Sportico.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of genuine

Adjective

Instead, the shoreline is made up of rocky outcroppings, making the pools—and the views—the true focal point.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Aug. 2026
Thankfully for Chad Gable, his loss came in the match of the year in 2026, and this led to a babyface redemption tour with Chad Gable playing his true self as opposed to a heel luchador.

— Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of true

Adjective

As artificial intelligence tools evolve at a rapid pace, Basiratmand said that asking AI like Microsoft Copilot, Google Gemini or ChatGPT can help determine whether a message or site is authentic.

— Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
Google’s 100 billion SynthID images and videos are just the tip of an iceberg that has already eclipsed authentic content on the Internet.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 29 July 2026

Definition of authentic

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