Veracious
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /vəˈɹeɪ.ʃəs/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Veracious is an adjective meaning Truthful; speaking the truth.
Meaning
Truthful; speaking the truth.
Example Sentences
The politician's statement was eventually proven to be veracious.
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.
"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."
Synonyms for veracious
Depending on context, synonyms include veridical, true, honest, accurate, truthful.
Antonyms for veracious
Common opposites include false, falsidical, dishonest.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include accurate, truthful, true, honest, veridical, trueful.
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