VERITABLY Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

veritably

adverb

Definition of veritably

as in very

in actual fact the view from the summit of the mountain is veritably breathtaking

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Recent Examples of veritably Yellow-filtered to the max, the film looks veritably marinated in Hawaiian Tropic. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 8 Jan. 2026 Having gone veritably viral on social media, the Hermès lookalike didn’t come from one particular brand. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 20 Nov. 2025 For the men in attendance, this meant open collars galore — from the respectable (see Jake Gyllenhaal and Pedro Pascal dropping a single top button of their Prada and Celine suits, respectively) to the veritably plunging (Walton Goggins forgoing the top three buttons of his Louis Vuitton shirt). — Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2025

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Adverb

But, at the heart of it is what appears to be a very ugly feud between two public servants.

— AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 7 Aug. 2026
The truth is my friend has some very unsavory traits that make people want to tell him no.

— R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of very

Adverb

Say what is not working, name what would help, and suggest a next step people can actually follow.

— Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Aug. 2026
In the neighborhood, which is actually the oldest part of Prague, there are mostly residential buildings, embassies, and local offices.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of actually

Adverb

Some bars with nuts and seeds offer better balance, but many lean more toward dessert than a truly nourishing snack.

— Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 7 Aug. 2026
The market's focus is now shifting from whether an interim agreement can be reached to how the final arrangement will be implemented—and when shipping activity can truly return to normal.

— , CNBC, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of truly

Adverb

Vogue’s Favorite Korean Skin-Care Products So when thinking about the ingredients that really define K-beauty in 2026, experts say to look at the ones that take it back to the basics.

— Audrey Noble, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2026
Otherwise, actors really do have to pucker up and act professional when filming an intimate scene.

— Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Aug. 2026

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