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

Keeping a running list of questions that go beyond the scope of what the agent was built to handle functions as an honest product roadmap.

— Rob Green, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026
And when side effects feel unbearable, patients deserve honest conversations about their options.

— Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of honest

Adjective

The 2012 edition showed us there was genuine appetite for Dracula in audio, and that the epistolary structure of letters and diary entries actually works beautifully when performed by multiple voices.

— Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2026
The organizations that succeed over the next decade will likely have invested in a culture that breeds adaptability through genuine empathy, honest communication and support.

— Suzanne Konstance, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of genuine

Adjective

That so-fake-it’s-real argument has underpinned many provocative artistic movements over the years.

— Andrew Ryce, Pitchfork, 3 Nov. 2026
In short, this study showed how the material responds to mechanical force, temperature, and chemical changes, but its effectiveness in real propulsion systems remains to be established.

— Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of real

Adjective

The backstory Kromo is the first hotel in Thailand under the Curio Collection by Hilton, a brand known for its independent boutique hotels that stay true to their local identity.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
Gentile’s feature directorial debut, American Murderer, was a true-crime thriller starring Tom Pelphrey, Ryan Phillippe, Idina Menzel, and Jacki Weaver.

— Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of true

Adjective

Pocho’s Mexican Grill stirred up quite the buzz across social media as an authentic Mexican alternative for the national chain.

— Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Nov. 2026
Co-owners Tracy Quach and Luynh Nguyen have brought the authentic flavors and ingredients of their native Vietnam to Lake Norman with their new bánh mì and bubble tea restaurant, Vietopia.

— Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of authentic

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