A fork of Rural Dictionary
the appearance or semblance of truth; likelihood; probability: The play lacked verisimilitude.
The verisimilitude of this statement is false.
A word used by pretentious douchebags on internet forums in a vain attempt to cover up the fact they just don't like something, and can't give an intelligent reason as to why not. It may also be used by students writing critical papers in English Literature classes for much the same purpose, with the double bonus in the hope that dropping a big Latin-based word will get them a higher mark.
I noticed my buddy dropped "verisimilitude" in the opening paragraph, and didn't mention realism (or the appearance thereof) anywhere else. I told him you have to explain what this big word means, or your prof's gonna take off a ton of points.
The appearance of truth.
John's wet swim trunks lent verisimilitude to his claim that he'd been swimming all afternoon.
"An illusion's verisimilitude helps to trick us into seeing what isn't really there. Verisimilitude is the appearance of being true or real, and is something that we tend to all strive for in our daily lives. The word is often used to describe stories, so next time a friend tells you an epic story about their night, be sure to let them know whether or not their story had verisimilitude." (Brainjet.com)
The verisimilitude of his acting is astounding!
the appearance of being true or real
Satya's brown skin lent verisimilitude to the claim that she is foreign.
Verily, the semblance of sooth.
Friend 1: Ahh sheeeiiiiitttt, I forgot to do my homework! Friend 2: Simply present your teacher some verisimilitude; make them believe that you accidentally left it at home.
Tylor, a meth addict; tried to use verisimilitude when trying to convince others he is seeing drones. When in actuality; he's either - a cop, or God himself is using verisimilitude to fool Tylor. Making him believe he's experiencing an illusion called pareidolia.
"That fuckin' cop, Tylor, was trying to convince me I was seeing drones when in reality they were just stars! Luckily, I just learned a word to desribe a piece of shit just like him! I won't fall for any tricks or efforts of verisimilitude!" - Anonymous Tweaker (..also probably a cop)