veritable — actual; genuine; real (used to emphasize the truth of something)
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: actual; genuine; real (used to emphasize the truth of something)
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈverɪtəbəl/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's attic is a veritable museum of vintage clothes.
- The buffet was a veritable paradise for food lovers.
- After the storm, our garden became a veritable swamp.
veritable
ADJECTIVE[/ˈverɪtəbəl/]
actual; genuine; real (used to emphasize the truth of something)
The old library was a veritable treasure chest of rare books and maps.
A veritable legacy becomes creditable and heritable treasure
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'veritable,' derived from Latin 'veritas' meaning 'truth.' The suffix '-able' was added to create an adjective form meaning 'capable of being true' or 'worthy of being called true.'
Breakdown
veri- (from Latin veritas, truth) + -table (from Latin -abilis, capable of) = veritable (genuine; actual)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother's attic is a veritable museum of vintage clothes.”
“The buffet was a veritable paradise for food lovers.”
“After the storm, our garden became a veritable swamp.”
“His room is a veritable library with books stacked everywhere.”
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