verisimilitude

noun
UK: /ˌverɪsɪˈmɪlɪtjuːd/
US: /ˌverɪsɪˈmɪlɪtuːd/

  1. The appearance of being true or real.

    1. The artist added details for verisimilitude.
    2. The novel achieved verisimilitude through realistic dialogue and settings.

  2. The extent to which something seems real or likely to be true.

    1. The play's verisimilitude made it very engaging.
    2. Her performance lacked verisimilitude, failing to convince the audience.

Synonyms

realism likelihood credibility

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "verisimilitude" in English means: The appearance of being true or real., The extent to which something seems real or likely to be true..

The phonetic transcription of "verisimilitude" is /ˌverɪsɪˈmɪlɪtjuːd/ in British English and /ˌverɪsɪˈmɪlɪtuːd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "verisimilitude": realism, likelihood, credibility.

Example usage of "verisimilitude": "The artist added details for verisimilitude.". More examples on the page.