The meaning of Veracious

adjective

(especially of information, measurements, or predictions) correct in all details; exact.

Usage examples:

Accurate information about the illness is essential

adjective

Correct and without any mistakes

adjective

Correct and without any mistakes

Usage examples:

Accurate data/details/information internet communication instantly provides timely and accurate dat…

adjective

Of undisputed origin and not a copy; genuine.

Usage examples:

The letter is now accepted as an authentic document

adjective

Being what it is claimed to be; genuine

Usage examples:

An authentic goya drawing, how can we be sure the signature is authentic?, sylvia’s serves authenti…

adjective

Truthful and straightforward; frank.

Usage examples:

His responses were remarkably candid

adjective

Truthful and honest

Usage examples:

We had a candid discussion about her poor job performance.

adjective

Honest and telling the truth, especially about something difficult or painful

Usage examples:

The two presidents have had candid talks about the current crisis., to be candid with you, i think …

adjective

Only a short distance away or apart in space or time.

Usage examples:

The hotel is close to the sea

adverb

Very near to someone or something; with very little space between.

Usage examples:

They stood close to the door

noun

Another term for high (sense 7 of the adjective).

adjective

Free from error; in accordance with fact or truth.

Usage examples:

Make sure you have been given the correct information

verb

Put right (an error or fault).

Usage examples:

The council issued a statement correcting some points in the press reports

adjective

In agreement with the true facts or with a generally accepted standard

Usage examples:

It’s your responsibility to see that your tax return is correct., do you have the correct time?, "d…

adjective

Not approximated in any way; precise.

Usage examples:

The exact details were still being worked out

verb

Demand and obtain (something) from someone.

Usage examples:

He exacted promises that another watergate would never be allowed to happen

adjective

In perfect detail; complete and correct

Usage examples:

The exact distance is 3.4 miles., do you have the exact time?, "is it 12 o’clock yet?" "it’s 12:03 …

adjective

Concerned with what is actually the case.

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A mixture of comment and factual information

adjective

Based on facts

Usage examples:

A factual account, the newspaper account was factually incorrect.

adjective

Remaining loyal and steadfast.

Usage examples:

Throughout his career, he remained faithful to the principles of classical art

noun

Those who are faithful to a particular religion or political party.

Usage examples:

A muezzin called the faithful to prayer

adjective

Loyal and reliable

adjective

Open, honest, and direct in speech or writing, especially when dealing with unpalatable matters.

Usage examples:

A long and frank discussion

verb

Stamp an official mark on (a letter or parcel) to indicate that postage has been paid or does not need to be paid.

Usage examples:

Each cover will be franked with a specially designed postmark

noun

An official mark or signature on a letter or parcel, indicating that postage has been paid or does not need to be paid.

Usage examples:

Several candidates explained in great detail the advantages incumbents have in fundraising, media a…

abbreviation

(in measuring the height of horses) hand(s).

Usage examples:

Pinto pony gelding—quiet, 13.3 h, great with kids

noun

The eighth letter of the alphabet.

noun

A thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the total heat content of a system. it is equal to the internal energy of the system plus the product of pressure and volume.

adjective

Free of deceit; truthful and sincere.

Usage examples:

I haven't been totally honest with you

adverb

Used to persuade someone of the truth of something.

Usage examples:

You'll like it when you get there, honest

adjective

Not deceptive or disposed to cheat

adjective

Based on or behaving according to what is morally right and fair.

Usage examples:

A just and democratic society

adverb

Exactly.

Usage examples:

That's just what i need

And nothing more

adjective

Taking words in their usual or most basic sense without metaphor or exaggeration.

Usage examples:

Dreadful in its literal sense, full of dread

noun

A misprint of a letter.

Usage examples:

Extensive mistakes may hardly count (as when the entire first edition was misprinted in italics), b…

adjective

Having exactly the same meaning as the basic or original meaning of a word or expression

Usage examples:

A literal interpretation of the constitution

adjective

Marked by exactness and accuracy of expression or detail.

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Precise directions

adjective

Exact and accurate in form, time, detail, or description

Usage examples:

The precise recipe is a closely guarded secret., years of doing this research had made her very pre…

adjective

Exact and accurate

Usage examples:

The bunker's precise location is a closely guarded secret., he caught me at the precise moment that…

adjective

Having or showing a sensible and practical idea of what can be achieved or expected.

Usage examples:

I thought we had a realistic chance of winning

adjective

Having or showing a practical awareness of things as they are

Usage examples:

She is realistic about her chances of winning., the scene in the movie where the dinosaur hatches f…

adjective

Free from pretence or deceit; proceeding from genuine feelings.

Usage examples:

They offer their sincere thanks to paul

adjective

(esp. of feelings, beliefs, opinions, or intentions) honest; not false or invented

Usage examples:

Sincere modesty/belief/statement, more than sincere words of support, we need action., she spoke wi…

adjective

Demanding that rules concerning behaviour are obeyed and observed.

Usage examples:

My father was very strict

adjective

Limiting people’s freedom to behave as they wish beyond what is usual

Usage examples:

The school is an old-fashioned institution with strict discipline., do you think stricter laws woul…

adjective

In accordance with fact or reality.

Usage examples:

A true story

adverb

Truly.

Usage examples:

Hobson spoke truer than he knew

verb

Bring (an object, wheel, or other construction) into the exact shape or position required.

Usage examples:

The bench sander is ideal for truing up faces of timber

adjective

Telling or expressing the truth; honest.

Usage examples:

I think you're confusing being rude with being truthful

adjective

Honest and not containing or telling any lies

Usage examples:

Are you being completely truthful?

adjective

Not developed or presented in great or further detail.

Usage examples:

The theory remains unelaborated and sketchy

adjective

Always right or accurate.

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An unerring sense of direction

adjective

Not covered with varnish.

Usage examples:

Unvarnished woodwork

adjective

An unvarnished statement is expressed in a plain and honest way

Usage examples:

You don't expect a politician to tell you the unvarnished truth.

adjective

Used for emphasis, often to qualify a metaphor.

Usage examples:

The early 1970s witnessed a veritable price explosion

adjective

(used to emphasize how great or unusual something is by comparing it to something else)

Usage examples:

If current projections hold, montgomery county will experience a veritable explosion in its school-…