English · Proverb Attested

in vino veritas

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Meaning · English

Synonym of in wine, there is truth (one tells the truth under the influence of alcohol)

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

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Where it’s used: Used American English

For quotations using this term, see Citations:in vino veritas.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “in vino veritas” mean?

Synonym of in wine, there is truth (one tells the truth under the influence of alcohol)

Is “in vino veritas” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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