Veritable: meaning, definitions and examples
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veritable
[ หvษrษชtษbl ]
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:
๐ต๐น verdadeiro
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคเฅเคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช echt
๐ฎ๐ฉ sejati
๐บ๐ฆ ัััะธะฝะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ prawdziwy
๐ฏ๐ต ็ใฎ
๐ซ๐ท vรฉritable
๐ช๐ธ verรญdico
๐น๐ท gerรงek
๐ฐ๐ท ์ง์ ํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุญูููู
๐จ๐ฟ skuteฤnรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ skutoฤnรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ็ๅฎ็
๐ธ๐ฎ resniฤen
๐ฎ๐ธ sannur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฝะฐาัะท
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ gerรงษk
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.