the appearance of truth; the quality of seeming to be true
The likeness of truth, or the degree to which a work of art creates the appearance of truth (Harmon 527). Cuddon adds that verisimilitude roots even the fantastic in reality, even when it seems to stretch credulity (740).
How fully the characters and actions in a work of fiction conform to our sense of reality. To say that a work has a high degree of verisimilitude means that the work is very realistic and believable--it is "true to life.".
the appearance of truth or reality, as opposed to fantasy, science fiction or the fairy tale. Verisimilitude usually refers to a real person, place or thing described in much believable detail.
refers to the extent to which the drama appears to copy the offstage reality.
Verisimilitude (from Latin verisimilitudo, from verus true + similitudo similitude) is the state or quality of something which exhibits the appearance of truth or reality.
