Adjectives of Abstract Attributes - Adjectives of Originality

These adjectives enable us to express the degree of novelty, freshness, or distinctiveness associated with a particular idea, concept, artwork, or creation.

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original [adjective]

created firsthand by an artist or creator, not reproduced

Ex: The antique watch was verified as original by the expert , ensuring its authenticity and value .

authentic [adjective]

real and not an imitation

Ex: The historical document was deemed authentic by historians , providing valuable insights into the past .

genuine [adjective]

truly what something appears to be, without any falseness, imitation, or deception

Ex: The antique coin was deemed genuine by numismatic experts , with no signs of counterfeiting .

fake [adjective]

designed to resemble the real thing but lacking authenticity

Ex: They gave him a fake trophy for his performance in the competition .

mock [adjective]

copying or imitating something in order to look real

Ex: The mock Tudor architecture of the building attempted to replicate the style of historic English homes .

derivative [adjective]

resembling or imitating a previous work, often in a way that lacks originality

Ex: The movie was enjoyable but too derivative of earlier classics .

counterfeit [adjective]

made to closely resemble something else, typically with the intention to deceive

Ex: The counterfeit tickets were sold outside the venue , leading to disappointment for unsuspecting buyers denied entry .

bogus [adjective]

not authentic or true, despite attempting to make it seem so

Ex: The company 's claims of having a revolutionary new technology were dismissed as bogus by experts .

dummy [adjective]

not real or functional, often used as a substitute or imitation

Ex: The dummy bomb used in the training exercise was inert , allowing emergency responders to practice their procedures safely .

phony [adjective]

not based on honesty or truth and intended to mislead others

Ex: The phony charity solicited donations for a cause that did n't exist , scamming well-meaning donors .

fraudulent [adjective]

dishonest or deceitful, often involving illegal or unethical actions intended to deceive others

Ex: The fraudulent charges on her credit card statement were reported to the bank immediately .

spurious [adjective]

(of documents or objects) pretending to be genuine

Ex: The spurious painting fooled only amateurs .

forged [adjective]

illegally or deceitfully copied, often to mimic an original item or document

Ex: The forged painting was sold as an original masterpiece until experts revealed it to be a fake .

feigned [adjective]

lacking genuineness or sincerity

Ex: The feigned concern in his voice masked his true intentions .

pseudo [adjective]

appearing to be genuine or legitimate but actually not

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sham [adjective]

fake and intended to deceive or mislead others

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Adjectives of Abstract Attributes
Adjectives of Difficulty and Ambiguity	Adjectives of Complexity	Adjectives of Simplicity	Adjectives of Rationality
Adjectives of Irrationality	Adjectives of Reality	Adjectives of Originality	Adjectives of Correctness
Adjectives of Regularity	Adjectives of Irregularity	Adjectives of Uniqueness	Adjectives of Commonness
Adjectives of Specificity	Adjectives of Likeliness	Adjectives of Certainty