phony Synonyms
Another word for phony
• adjective (Context 1)
Not genuine, real, or authentic; counterfeit or fraudulent.
"The investigator quickly realized that the suspect was carrying a fake passport."
• noun (Context 2)
An insincere, pretentious, or deceitful person; an impostor or fraud.
"The protagonist in the novel constantly criticizes the socialites around him as hypocrites and phonies."
• adjective (Context 3)
Insincere, pretentious, or deceitful in manner or character.
"She offered a insincere smile before excusing herself from the awkward conversation."
• noun (Context 4)
Something that is counterfeit, forged, or not genuine.
"The art appraiser examined the painting under ultraviolet light and declared it a clever fake."
• verb (Context 5)
To falsify, fabricate, or manipulate so as to make appear genuine (often used with "up").
"The disgraced accountant tried to falsify the financial records before the external audit began."
Opposites of phony
The opposite of phony shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: