Definition of VERISM

verism

Meanings

Plural: verisms

Noun

  • Presenting common, everyday subjects, specifically eschewing the heroic or legendary.
  • Synonym of verismo (“19th-century art movement”).

Origin / Etymology

From Latin vērus (“true”) + -ism.

Synonyms

verismo

Scrabble Score: 11

verism is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
verism is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
verism is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 13

verism is a valid Words With Friends word