verism

ve·rism

noun \ˈvir-ˌi-zəm, ˈver-\

Definition of VERISM

: artistic use of contemporary everyday material in preference to the heroic or legendary especially in grand opera

— ve·rist \-ist\ noun or adjective

— ve·ris·tic \vir-ˈis-tik, ver-\ adjective

Origin of VERISM

Italian verismo, from vero true, from Latin verus

First Known Use: 1892

Rhymes with VERISM

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