truthiness

truthiness
a) Truthfulness.

Truly may it be said, that her valuable qualities have been sanctified ; whilst her play of character has not been lost, but has been rendered more interesting than before. Every one who knows her is aware of her truthiness, and appreciates her kindness ;

b) The quality of seeming to be true, even if this contradicts evidence or rational thought

Even in the halls of Congress, economic arguments against immigration are losing their aura of truthiness, so pro-enforcement types are focusing on national security.


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