US /ˈvɛ.ɹɪ.tə.bl/
adj Freq #23801

Meanings

  1. 1
    adj

    Used to emphasise that a description is accurate or fitting; real or genuine.

    The buffet was a veritable feast, with dishes from a dozen countries.

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Synonyms
1 adj · used to emphasise that a... regulargenuine
Word family
Forms veritably

Etymology

From Middle French veritable, from Old French veritable, from Latin veritabilis.

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