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- Dictionaryver·i·ta·ble/ˈvərədəb(ə)l/
adjective
- 1. used as an intensifier, often to qualify a metaphor: "the early 1970s witnessed a veritable price explosion"
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Veritable is an adjective that means very or extremely, often used to emphasize something positive or impressive. Learn how to use it in sentences, see synonyms and contrast with irony, and find translations in different languages.
Veritable means being truly or very much so, often used to emphasize something metaphorical. Learn its origin, synonyms, and usage in sentences from various sources.
veritable. a word used to emphasize that somebody/something can be compared to somebody/something else that is more exciting, more impressive, etc. synonym positive. The meal that followed was a veritable banquet. Definition of veritable adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.
When something is veritable it is true, or at least feels that way. "The trees and lights turned the campus into a veritable wonderland" means that the campus seemed to be transformed into a true wonderland (if there is such a thing). Veritable comes from the Latin veritas which means true.
Veritable is an adjective that means very or truly, often used to emphasize something metaphorical. Learn how to use it in sentences, see synonyms and related words, and compare British and American English meanings.
Veritable is an adjective that means being such practically or in effect, or being truly so called; real or genuine. Learn the origin, synonyms, antonyms, and sentence examples of veritable from YourDictionary.
