1. not counterfeit or copied (Freq. 1) - an authentic signature - a bona fide manuscript - an unquestionable antique - photographs taken in a veritable bull ring • Syn: authentic, bona fide, unquestionable • Similar to: genuine, echt • Derivationally related forms: unquestionableness (for: unquestionable), authenticity (for: authentic) 2. often used as intensifiers (Freq. 1) - a regular morass of details - a regular nincompoop - he's a veritable swine • Syn: regular • Similar to: typical
