in vino veritas
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Synonym of in wine, there is truth (one tells the truth under the influence of alcohol)
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
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.