veritable
UK: /ˈvɛrɪtəb(ə)l/ | US: /ˈvɛrɪtəb(ə)l/
adj. being truly or very much so; genuine or unquestionable
The word "veritable" traces back to the Latin veritas (truth), combined with the suffix -able, which denotes capability or worthiness. Over time, it evolved in Old French as veritable, retaining its core meaning of "true" or "genuine." The morpheme verit- preserves the original Latin root's spelling, while -able adds the sense of being "worthy of truth." This logical progression reflects how the word came to emphasize something so unquestionably true that it becomes exemplary.
The garden was a veritable paradise of colorful flowers.
His collection of vintage cars is a veritable museum.
The storm caused veritable chaos in the small town.
She is a veritable expert in ancient history.
The buffet offered a veritable feast of international dishes.