Veritable

usgb/ˈverɪtəbl/
adjective

Used to emphasize how great, large, or remarkable something is.

John’s backyard was a veritable jungle.
Visual representation of "veritable" - Used to emphasize how great, large, or remarkable something is.

Often appears as...

  • veritable feast
  • veritable treasure
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Intensifying Effect

Use 'veritable' to intensify adjectives and make your expression stronger.

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The new mall is a veritable labyrinth!
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Impression of Size

'Veritable' often implies something is large or abundant more than expected.

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She had a veritable mountain of paperwork on her desk.
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Suggest Remarkability

It suggests that something is noteworthy or extraordinary in some way.

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His knowledge of history is a veritable encyclopedia.
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