October 05, 2026

Verisimilar

adjective

Definition

Appearing to be true or real; probable; likely. Verisimilar fiction convinces readers that its world is real.

Example Sentence

“The historical novelist's meticulous research made her settings thoroughly verisimilar.”

Etymology

From Latin verisimilis, from verus (true) + similis (like).

Scrabble Score

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VERISIMILAR scores 16 points in Scrabble.

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