Veritable: meaning, definitions and examples

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veritable

 

[ หˆvษ›rษชtษ™bl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

authentic usage

The term 'veritable' is used to emphasize the truth or authenticity of something, often used in a figurative sense to enhance the description of nouns. It indicates that a particular quality or characteristic is not just apparent but genuine.

Synonyms

authentic, genuine, real, true.

Examples of usage

  • He was a veritable genius in his field.
  • The concert was a veritable feast for the senses.
  • She became a veritable icon of fashion.
  • The countryside is a veritable paradise for nature lovers.

Translations

Translations of the word "veritable" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น verdadeiro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคšเฅเคšเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช echt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sejati

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั–ัั‚ะธะฝะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ prawdziwy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็œŸใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท vรฉritable

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ verรญdico

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gerรงek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ง„์ •ํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญู‚ูŠู‚ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ skuteฤnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ skutoฤnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็œŸๅฎž็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ resniฤen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sannur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฝะฐา“ั‹ะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒแƒ›แƒ“แƒ•แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gerรงษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ verรญdico

Etymology

The word 'veritable' originates from the Middle French term 'veritable', which traces back to the Latin word 'veritas', meaning 'truth'. It entered the English language in the 14th century as a way to assert the authenticity of something. Over the centuries, 'veritable' has been used primarily for rhetorical emphasis, allowing speakers and writers to convey a stronger sense of reality regarding the noun it modifies. Its usage has often been found in literary and descriptive contexts, reflecting a strong sense of esteem or elevation about the subject in question. This term continues to be employed in contemporary language, often in discussions of art, culture, and authenticity.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,717, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.