What does “veritable” mean?
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adjectiveused to emphasize that a description is accurate, even if it sounds exaggerated
The garden was a veritable paradise.
Veritable at a glance
- Part of speech
- adjective
- CEFR level
- C2 (proficient)
- Pronunciation
- /ˈvɛrɪtəbəl/ · VAIR-ih-tuh-bul
How to use “veritable” correctly
Always before a noun and usually with a metaphor: “a veritable goldmine”. It adds emphasis, like “real” or “true”.
Common phrases with “veritable”
- a veritable feast
- a veritable army of
Synonyms, opposites and related words
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