veritable

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈvɛrɪtəbl/

Definition

Used to emphasize that a noun is a true or actual example of something, often when the description seems surprising or extreme.

Examples

• The small apartment became a veritable disaster area after the children finished playing.

• His collection of antique clocks is a veritable treasure trove for any historian.

• The sudden storm turned the quiet street into a veritable river within minutes.

Synonyms of veritable

Words with a similar meaning to veritable:

• real
• true
• genuine
• authentic

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