veracious
[vuh-rey-shuhs]
adjective
habitually speaking the truth; truthful; honest: a veracious witness.
characterized by truthfulness; true, accurate, or honest in content: a veracious statement; a veracious account.
Origin of veracious
Antonyms for veracious
1, 2. mendacious.
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Related Words for veracious
accurate, credible, dependable, direct, ethical, factual, faithful, frank, genuine, honest, just, kosher, open, reliable, right, righteous, straightforward, strict, true-blue, trustworthyExamples from the Web for veracious
Historical Examples of veracious
But something new in this veracious narration—the contraband.
Shoulder-StrapsHenry Morford
He was exactly three inches long, says the veracious chronicle, but what a dignity!
The LibraryAndrew Lang
In regard to truth he was equal to the veracious king Yudhishtira.
Vikram and the VampireRichard F. Burton
And her functions are somewhat important in this veracious history.
The Story of a MineBret Harte
This is very far from a veracious conception of Ferriars attitude.
Laurence Sterne in GermanyHarvey Waterman Thayer
veracious
adjective
Word Origin for veracious
C17: from Latin vērax, from vērus true
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