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- [vuh-rey-shuh s]
- /vəˈreɪ ʃəs/
- /vəˈreɪ.ʃəs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [vuh-rey-shuh s]
- /vəˈreɪ ʃəs/
Definitions of veracious word
- adjective veracious habitually speaking the truth; truthful; honest: a veracious witness. 1
- adjective veracious characterized by truthfulness; true, accurate, or honest in content: a veracious statement; a veracious account. 1
- adjective veracious habitually truthful or honest 0
- adjective veracious accurate; precise 0
- adjective veracious habitually truthful; honest 0
- adjective veracious true; accurate 0
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Origin of veracious
First appearance:
before 1670 One of the 47% oldest English words
First recorded in 1670-80; veraci(ty) + -ous
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Parts of speech for Veracious
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
veracious popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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veracious usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for veracious
adj veracious
- above board — An arrangement or deal that is above board is legal and is being carried out honestly and openly.
- aboveboard — An arrangement or deal that is aboveboard is legal and is being carried out openly and honestly. A person who is aboveboard is open and honest about what they are doing.
- boy scout — The Boy Scouts is an organization for boys which teaches them discipline and practical skills.
- bullseye — the circular spot, usually black or outlined in black, at the center of a target marked with concentric circles and used in target practice.
adjective veracious
- exact — Not approximated in any way; precise.
- just — guided by truth, reason, justice, and fairness: We hope to be just in our understanding of such difficult situations.
- washer — the act or process of washing with water or other liquid: to give the car a wash.
- watertight — constructed or fitted so tightly as to be impervious to water: The ship had six watertight compartments.
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