veritable
Veritable (adj) means used to emphasize that something truly deserves the description given — a real, genuine example of it. Example: “The buffet was a veritable feast of local dishes.”
How to use veritable
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA fancier way of saying "a real" or "a true," usually for emphasis.
Word forms
more veritable comparative, most veritable superlative
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Etymology
From Old French veritable, ultimately from Latin veritas ("truth").
Rhymes for veritable
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What does “veritable” mean?
The word “veritable” means used to emphasize that something truly deserves the description given — a real, genuine example of it. In plain terms, a fancier way of saying "a real" or "a true," usually for emphasis.
How do you pronounce “veritable”?
“Veritable” is pronounced VEH-rih-tuh-bl (/ˈvɛ.ɹɪ.tə.bl/ in IPA).
How do you use “veritable” in a sentence?
Here is “veritable” used in a sentence: “The buffet was a veritable feast of local dishes.”
What part of speech is “veritable”?
“Veritable” is an adjective.
Where does the word “veritable” come from?
The word “veritable” comes from Latin. From Old French veritable, ultimately from Latin veritas ("truth").
Is “veritable” a common word?
“Veritable” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C2 level.
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