Definition

Having the appearance of being true or real; likely to be true.

Example

The movie's special effects were so verisimilar that I felt like I was really in another world.

Conversation

Did you see that new movie everyone's talking about?

Yeah, I did! I thought the storyline was really verisimilar.

I agree! The characters felt so real and relatable.

Exactly, it made the whole experience much more engaging.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Verisimilar is formed from "veri-" (from Latin "verus", meaning true) and "similis" (meaning similar). The word describes something that is similar to the truth or appears to be true.

Memory Tip

Think of 'verus' meaning true, and 'similis' meaning similar — this helps you remember that verisimilar refers to something that seems true or resembles the truth.

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