Veritable — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈver-ə-tə-bəl/ ver·i·ta·ble

Meaning & Definition of Veritable

Veritable (adjective)

  1. being in fact the thing named and not false, unreal, or imaginary —often used to stress the aptness of a metaphor

Veritable (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. true or real

    "The island is a veritable paradise."

    "The sale attracted a veritable mob of people."

    similar: authentic, classic, genuine, real, absolute, all-out, arrant, blank, blooming (chiefly British), bodacious (Southern & Midland), categorical, clean, complete, consummate, crashing, damn, damned, dead, deadly, definite, downright, dreadful, fair, flat, flat-out, out-and-out, outright, perfect, plumb, profound, pure, rank, regular, sheer, simple, stark, stone, straight-out, thorough, thoroughgoing, total, unadulterated, unalloyed, unconditional, unmitigated, unqualified, utter, very, constant, endless, eternal, perpetual, undying, unremitting, extreme, unrestricted, confirmed, habitual, hopeless, inveterate, extraordinary, frightful, horrible, huge, main, superlative, supreme, surpassing, terrible, terrific
    opposite: doubtful, dubious, equivocal, qualified, questionable, restricted, uncertain

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Veritable

The most common words with a similar meaning to Veritable:

Chiefly British: blooming
Southern & Midland: bodacious
authentic, classic, genuine, real, absolute, all-out, arrant, blank, categorical, clean, complete, consummate, crashing, damn, damned, dead, deadly, definite, downright, dreadful, fair, flat, flat-out, out-and-out, outright, perfect, plumb, profound, pure, rank, regular, sheer, simple, stark, stone, straight-out, thorough, thoroughgoing, total, unadulterated

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Veritable

Words with the opposite meaning of Veritable:

doubtful, dubious, equivocal, qualified, questionable, restricted, uncertain

Word Forms of Veritable

Derived words: veritableness (noun), veritably (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Veritable

Middle English, "reliable, honest, true, factual," borrowed from Anglo-French (continental Old French, "real, true"), from verité "truth, verity" + -able -able

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Veritable

What does "Veritable" mean?

"Veritable" means being in fact the thing named and not false, unreal, or imaginary —often used to stress the aptness of a metaphor. As an adjective, it is defined as: being in fact the thing named and not false, unreal, or imaginary —often used to stress the aptness of a metaphor.

What is another word for "Veritable"?

Other words for "Veritable" include authentic, classic, genuine, real, absolute, all-out, arrant and blank. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Veritable" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Veritable"?

There are 70 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Veritable". Common alternatives include authentic, classic, genuine, real, absolute, all-out, arrant, blank, blooming and bodacious.

What is the opposite of "Veritable"?

Antonyms of "Veritable" include doubtful, dubious, equivocal, qualified, questionable, restricted and uncertain.

How do you use "Veritable" in a sentence?

Examples of "Veritable" in a sentence: "The island is a veritable paradise."; "The sale attracted a veritable mob of people.".

Is "Veritable" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Veritable" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Veritable"?

"Veritable" is pronounced /ˈver-ə-tə-bəl/ and divided into syllables as ver·i·ta·ble.

What is the origin of the word "Veritable"?

"Veritable" comes from Middle English, "reliable, honest, true, factual," borrowed from Anglo-French (continental Old French, "real, true"), from verité "truth, verity" + -able -able. First known use: 15th century.