verism
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.ve·rism
noun \ˈvir-ˌi-zəm, ˈver-\Definition of VERISM
: artistic use of contemporary everyday material in preference to the heroic or legendary especially in grand opera
— ve·rist \-ist\ noun or adjective
— ve·ris·tic \vir-ˈis-tik, ver-\ adjective
Origin of VERISM
Italian verismo, from vero true, from Latin verus
First Known Use: 1892
Rhymes with VERISM
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