What does veracious mean?
Veracious means True..
Veracious
/vəˈɹeɪ.ʃəs/ · adjective
Meaning
True..
Definitions by Sense
- True.
- Truthful; speaking the truth.
Example Sentences
The politician's statement was eventually proven to be veracious.
"It were against all rules, whether of history or romance—whether I look to my grandfather Henri Quatre, or to the less veracious chronicles of Scuderi, and copy Oroondates—to depart without some favour."
Now there are two curious circumstances to be observed in this relation of my uncle's, who was, as I have said, a perfectly veracious man.
Synonyms for veracious
Antonyms for veracious
Related Words
Word Forms
- more veracious
- most veracious
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for veracious?
Common synonyms include veridical, true, honest, accurate.
What is the opposite of veracious?
Possible antonyms include false, falsidical, dishonest.
How do you use veracious in a sentence?
The politician's statement was eventually proven to be veracious.
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