adjective
- having the appearance of truth; probable or likely to be true
Usage: formal
Examples
- The witness gave a verisimilar account of the events.
- Her explanation was verisimilar enough to convince the jury.
- The novel’s plot was verisimilar despite its fantastical elements.
- Scientists look for verisimilar theories that explain observed phenomena.
- The documentary presented a verisimilar reconstruction of historical events.
- His alibi seemed verisimilar at first but fell apart under scrutiny.