Veracious

Adjective

Definition: Truthful or honest; conforming to facts or reality.

Synonyms: Truthful, Honest, Accurate, Reliable

Antonyms: Dishonest, Inaccurate, Deceitful

Examples:

She is known for her veracious storytelling.
The veracious witness provided a detailed account of the incident.

Mnemonics:

"Veracious" can be broken down into "vera" (truth) and "cious" (like 'precious'), so it means "truthful" or "valuable truth."

Etymology:

Origin:

From the Latin word "verax" meaning "truthful" or "truth-telling."

Historical Usage:

The word has been used in English since the mid-17th century.

Related Idioms:

Idiom:

"Veraciousness"

Explanation:

The quality of being veracious; the state of consistently telling the truth.

Misconceptions:

Misconception:

Confusing "veracious" with "voracious."

Explanation:

"Veracious" relates to truthfulness, while "voracious" means having a great desire or appetite for something. Although they sound similar, their meanings and usage are different.