1. in a manner that appears true or real; with the appearance of truth
Usage: formal; literary

Examples

• The witness testified verisimilarly, making her account seem credible to the jury.
• The novel’s characters behaved verisimilarly, making the story feel authentic.
• He spoke verisimilarly about his experiences, though some details seemed embellished.
• The documentary presented the events verisimilarly, blending fact with dramatic interpretation.
• She described the incident verisimilarly, with enough detail to convince most listeners.