veritable
adjective/ˈvɛrɪtəbəl/
Frequency rank: #12,982 most common English word
Meaning
Used to emphasize that something is genuinely or truly what it is described as; real or actual.
Example sentence
The old library was veritable treasure trove of rare books and ancient manuscripts.
Synonyms & related words
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