Veritable

Pronunciation: /ˈvɛrɪtəbəl/

Definitions of veritable

adjective a true or genuine; used to emphasize the truth of a statement

Example Sentences

A1 The garden was a veritable paradise with flowers in full bloom.

A2 The buffet at the party was a veritable feast with a variety of dishes.

B1 The library was a veritable treasure trove of rare books and manuscripts.

B2 The museum's collection of artifacts was a veritable gold mine for historians and archaeologists.

C1 The chef's culinary skills were a veritable work of art, creating dishes that were both visually stunning and delicious.

C2 The orchestra's performance was a veritable masterpiece, showcasing the talent and skill of each musician.

Examples of veritable in a Sentence

formal The library is a veritable treasure trove of knowledge and information.

informal That bakery is a veritable paradise for anyone with a sweet tooth.

slang The new restaurant is a veritable hotspot for foodies in town.

figurative Her smile was a veritable ray of sunshine on a gloomy day.

Grammatical Forms of veritable

• past tense: veritably
• plural: veritables
• comparative: more veritable
• superlative: most veritable
• present tense: veritables
• future tense: will be veritable
• perfect tense: have been veritable
• continuous tense: is being veritable
• singular: veritable
• positive degree: veritable
• infinitive: to veritable
• gerund: veriting
• participle: verited

Origin and Evolution of veritable

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'veritable' originated from the Old French word 'veritable' which comes from the Latin word 'veritabilis' meaning true or truthful.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to emphasize the truth or authenticity of something, 'veritable' has evolved to also mean being unquestionably true or real.