Veritable (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Often used as intensifiers; "a regular morass of details"; "a regular nincompoop"; "he's a veritable swine".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Not counterfeit or copied; "an authentic signature"; "a bona fide manuscript"; "an unquestionable antique"; "photographs taken in a veritable bull ring".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The artist's death led to the discovery of a veritable treasure trove of original paintings in his attic.
- Her credentials were impeccable, proving her to be a veritable expert in the field of archaeology.
- The antique dealer sold us a veritable gem, a vase that dated back to ancient Greece.
- The charity auction featured a veritable collection of rare, first-edition books signed by their authors.
- A veritable piece of cinematic history, the old film reel was painstakingly restored to its former glory.