veritable

[ ver-i-tuh-buhl ]

adjective

1. being truly or very much so:

   a veritable triumph.

   Synonyms: utter, genuine, real

2. Obsolete. true, as a statement or tale.

veritable

/ ˈvɛrɪtəbəl /

adjective

1. (intensifier; usually qualifying a word used metaphorically)

   he's a veritable swine!

2. rare.
   genuine or true; proper

   I require veritable proof

Derived Forms

• ˈveritably, adverb
• ˈveritableness, noun

Other Words From

• veri·ta·ble·ness noun
• veri·ta·bly adverb
• non·veri·ta·ble adjective
• non·veri·ta·ble·ness noun
• non·veri·ta·bly adverb
• un·veri·ta·ble adjective
• un·veri·ta·ble·ness noun
• un·veri·ta·bly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of veritable¹

1425–75; late Middle English < Anglo-French, Middle French. See verity, -able

Word History and Origins

Origin of veritable¹

C15: from Old French, from vérité truth; see verity

Synonym Study

See authentic.

Example Sentences

The good news for Girdusky is that Fox News is a veritable laugh-in when it comes to his type of humor.

From Salon

It’s largely focused on how the right's constitutional-sheriff myth has served to intensify threats to democracy in the 21st century, even as sheriffs claim to be veritable beacons of democracy.

From Salon

A veritable ball of sunshine, Hammond has already become pretty well-loved among viewers as she brought her own brand of warmth to the tent.

From Salon

All these politicians are veritable minor lords, at best, in the Democratic Party kingdom — and any opportunity to climb up the hierarchy seem further away than ever.

From Los Angeles Times

Filming a summer tentpole in Oklahoma’s Tornado Alley during the height of tornado season brought with it a veritable storm — onscreen and off — of logistical difficulties, with frequent delays due to unpredictable weather.

From Los Angeles Times