Veritable: meaning, example and synonyms

Veritableadj. Being truly or very much so; used to stress that a description is apt.

Example

Uncatalogued for a century, the monastery's library proved a veritable treasure trove of medieval manuscripts, some unknown to modern scholars.

Part of speech: adjective
Synonyms: genuine, true, real, absolute
Antonyms: false, so-called, nominal, sham
Memory tip: Latin veritas = truth: a veritable feast truly is a feast.

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Question 1

The two attics proved ______ museums of the family's past, crammed with century-old uniforms, letters, and photographs.

Question 2

After the heavy rains, the dry creek beds became ______ torrents, sweeping boulders and fallen trees downstream.

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