CEFR C1
veritable
Translation
まさに本物の / 正真正銘の / まさしく
Meaning
Veritable means a true or genuine example of something, used for emphasis before a noun. It often sounds literary, dramatic, or slightly playful. The trap is confusing it with verifiable, which means able to be checked.
Examples
- その屋根裏部屋は古い手紙のまさに宝庫でした。
The attic was a veritable treasure trove of old letters. - 締め切り前、事務所はまさに活動の中心地になりました。
Before the deadline, the office became a veritable hive of activity.