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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
(art, literature) Presenting common, everyday subjects, specifically eschewing the heroic or legendary..
In place of the high polish and artifice of, say, Friday the 13th, there is a rougher verism [in Jackass].
Use verism when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Verism means (art, literature) Presenting common, everyday subjects, specifically eschewing the heroic or legendary..
Common synonyms include verismo.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
In place of the high polish and artifice of, say, Friday the 13th, there is a rougher verism [in Jackass].
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