verities

Definitions

True principles or beliefs, especially those considered fundamental or universal.

The quality or state of being true; truthfulness.

Examples

The philosopher spent his entire life contemplating the eternal verities of human existence.

Despite the rapid changes in technology, the fundamental verities of kindness and honesty remain constant.

She sought to uncover the simple verities hidden beneath the complex layers of political discourse.

Synonyms

truths facts realities certainties axioms truisms principles

Antonyms

falsehoods lies fictions fallacies myths untruths deceptions