veracious
UK: vəˈreɪʃəs | US: vəˈreɪʃəs
adj. habitually truthful; conforming to fact or reality
adj. precise or accurate in representation
veracious = ver<true> + acious<adjective suffix>
- ver (from Latin verus, meaning "true")
- acious (Latin-derived suffix -ax, -acis, forming adjectives meaning "inclined to" or "full of")
Etymology Origin:
The word veracious traces back to the Latin verax (truthful), derived from verus (true). The suffix -acious intensifies the root, creating an adjective meaning "strongly inclined to truth." This aligns with related words like verify (to confirm truth) and verity (truth itself). The logical progression reflects a linguistic emphasis on factual reliability.
She was known for her veracious account of historical events.
The documentary aimed to be veracious in its portrayal of the conflict.
His veracious nature made him a trusted journalist.
A veracious statement is essential in legal testimony.
The biography was praised for its veracious depiction of the artist’s life.