Veracious
— truthful; honest
Veracious means truthful and honest — speaking or representing the truth accurately. It can describe both people and statements. A veracious witness tells the whole truth. A veracious account is factually accurate and reliable.
Veracious is a formal, somewhat literary word. It is stronger than simply "honest" — it implies a deep, habitual commitment to truth-telling. A veracious person does not just avoid lying; they actively value and pursue accuracy and truthfulness in everything they say and report.
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Memory Mnemonic
VERAity SEE US
The keyword VERAity SEE US comes from how Veracious sounds when spoken aloud. This pronunciation connection makes it easy to recall the keyword whenever you hear or see the word.
Memory Link
VERA could SEE US clearly and spoke only the truth—truthful and honest!
Imagine VERA — a woman who could SEE US clearly, who looked right through every pretense and spoke only the truth, completely honest and transparent. Visualise her calm, steady gaze, her unwavering voice stating facts exactly as they are, never bending the truth even slightly. That deep, habitual commitment to honesty and accuracy is veracious.
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Usage Examples
- The journalist was known for her veracious reporting, never embellishing facts for a better story.
- The court found the witness to be veracious and gave full weight to her testimony.
- His veracious account of the expedition was later confirmed by independent sources.
- In an era of misinformation, veracious sources of news have become increasingly valuable.
- She admired her grandfather for being unfailingly veracious, even when the truth was uncomfortable.
Etymology of Veracious
From Latin verax, meaning "truthful," derived from verus (true). The word entered English in the 17th century and has always described someone or something that adheres strictly to the truth. It shares its root with "verify," "verity," and "verdict" — all words connected to truth.
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