Word of the DayJanuary 17, 2025

verisimilitude

Definition

to appear to be based in reality, an appearance of truthfulness

Example Usage

the writers struggled to find ways to give the plot of the film some verisimilitude without it being dull

Synonyms

  • semblance
  • credible
  • realistic
  • plausibility
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