Phrase guide

ring of truth

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The impression of being truthful; especially of a statement or literary work; verisimilitude.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

Examples

  • At first I wasn't even sure I could believe the story, but I later felt it had a ring of truth to it.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: believability, credibility, ring of authenticity

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 真實性 /真实性 (zhēnshíxìng) — impression of being truthful
  • Finnish: todelta kuulostava — impression of being truthful