Definition of Bona Fide

real or done honestly

Examples of Bona Fide in a sentence

Because the man had lied about having a medical degree, he was not a bona fide doctor.  🔊

The jeweler stated the large diamond was bona fide and valuable.  🔊

To make sure you are a bona fide buyer, the real estate agent will check your credit before allowing you to view the house.  🔊

Unlike the sneaky man at the pawn shop, the bank manager made Harold a bona fide loan offer.  🔊

When she married the prince, the commoner became a bona fide royal.  🔊

The results of the test were not bona fide because they did not include the negative side effects.  🔊

Before I decide to buy your company, I will have my accountant review your financial documents to make sure they are bona fide.  🔊

These strategies have been shown to be bona fide and are guaranteed to increase your firm’s revenue.  🔊

It is obvious from the number of music downloads that the singer’s new song is a bona fide hit.  🔊

In order to receive a refund for your missing parcel, you will need to show the postal clerk a bona fide receipt for the item.  🔊

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