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faux Antonyms

Opposite of faux

Because the opposite of faux shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Made in imitation of a genuine or more expensive material; artificial or synthetic.

Usage Example

"She wore a warm winter coat lined with soft genuine fur."

Strongest
genuine
real
authentic
Strong
natural

• adjective (Context 2)

Not genuine or sincere; feigned or affected.

Usage Example

"The politician offered an apology filled with sincere humility."

Strongest
sincere
genuine
authentic
Strong
earnest
heartfelt

Similar words to faux

Words similar to faux shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

imitation
feigned
artificial
synthetic
affected
simulated
insincere
fake
See all synonyms of faux

• Nearby Words

faultline
faulty
fauna
faux
favor
favorability
favorable

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Faux. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/faux
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