Synonyms of verisimilitude

verisimilitude

noun

ˌver-ə-sə-ˈmi-lə-ˌtüd 

as in realism

realistic depiction in art and literature

the novel's degree of verisimilitude is compromised by 18th-century characters who speak in very 21st-century English

Synonyms & Similar Words

• realism
• naturalism
• literalism
• representationalism
• authenticity
• verismo
• grittiness
• photo-realism

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of verisimilitude

American coming-of-age comedies rarely beat with such uncomfortable verisimilitude. — Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 5 Aug. 2026

For as dutifully naturalistic as the setups are, the film occasionally takes on the feel of a stage play, where its latticework of accents, syntaxes, and acting styles are allowed to accentuate something other than strict verisimilitude. — Paul A. Thompson, Pitchfork, 21 July 2026

Whatever your druthers—irony or verisimilitude—there’s probably a poster for you among the 240+ for sale. — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 25 June 2026

The rubber missiles aren't just there for verisimilitude. — David Szondy may 24, New Atlas, 24 May 2026