Legitimate Synonyms and Antonyms

lə-jĭtə-mĭt
In accordance with legal provisions
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. lawful
  2. licit
  3. legal
  4. innocent
  5. rightful
  6. authorized
  7. legit
Logical
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. reasonable
  2. probable
  3. consistent
Born of wedded parents
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. true
  2. genuine
  3. accepted
  4. authentic
  5. rightful
  6. recognized
  7. lawful
  8. accredited
  9. received
  10. cogent
  11. certain
  12. fair
  13. sure
  14. logical
  15. just
  16. legal
  17. proper
  18. real
  19. sired in wedlock
  20. sound
  21. square
  22. valid
  23. warranted
Antonyms:
  1. illegitimate
  2. bastard
  3. unrecognized. See syn. study at legal.legal
  4. unrecognized

Words Related to Legitimate

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Legitimate Sentence Examples

  • It is a legitimate question that deserves a carefully reasoned answer.

  • Pierre will get everything as the legitimate son.

  • His two legitimate sons were painters of only ordinary ability.

  • He was four times married, and had a large number both of legitimate and illegitimate children.

  • Although David claims that his company is legitimate, its lack of accreditation causes me to be skeptical.

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