verisimilar (C1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˌvɛr.ɪˈsɪm.ɪl.ər/

Definition

Having the appearance of being true or real.

Examples

• The author's goal was to create a verisimilar account of life in the trenches.

• Even though it was a fictional story, the characters' reactions felt verisimilar.

• The detective novel provided a verisimilar glimpse into the criminal underworld.

Synonyms of verisimilar

Words with a similar meaning to verisimilar:

• plausible
• believable
• realistic
• authentic

Antonyms of verisimilar

Words with the opposite meaning to verisimilar:

• unbelievable
• implausible

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