Veridiculus combines "veritas" (Latin for truth) and "ridiculus" (Latin for ridiculous). It represents something that is amusingly or ironically true, often in a humorous or unexpected way. (the word is an adjective)
The comedian's clever punchline about the absurdity of everyday life had the audience erupting in laughter, as they recognized the veridiculus nature of his observations.
by Polysemous May 17, 2023