Truthfully: meaning, definitions and examples

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truthfully

 

[ ˈtruːθfəli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in a truthful manner

In accordance with the truth; truthfully. In a truthful manner; honestly.

Synonyms

candidly, forthrightly, frankly, honestly, sincerely

Examples of usage

  • She truthfully answered all the questions during the interview.
  • He always speaks truthfully and never lies.

Translations

Translations of the word "truthfully" in other languages:

🇵🇹 honestamente

🇮🇳 ईमानदारी से

🇩🇪 ehrlich

🇮🇩 jujur

🇺🇦 чесно

🇵🇱 szczerze

🇯🇵 正直に (shōjiki ni)

🇫🇷 honnêtement

🇪🇸 honestamente

🇹🇷 dürüstçe

🇰🇷 정직하게 (jeongjikhage)

🇸🇦 بصدق (biṣidq)

🇨🇿 upřímně

🇸🇰 úprimne

🇨🇳 诚实地 (chéngshí de)

🇸🇮 iskreno

🇮🇸 heiðarlega

🇰🇿 адалдықпен

🇬🇪 პატიოსნად (p'at'iosnad)

🇦🇿 dürüstcə

🇲🇽 honestamente

Etymology

The word 'truthfully' is derived from the combination of the words 'truth' and the suffix '-fully'. It dates back to the late 16th century and has been used to emphasize the honesty and accuracy of statements or actions. The concept of truthfulness has always been valued in society, and the adverb 'truthfully' serves as a way to express sincerity and transparency in communication.

See also: truthful, truthfulness, untruth, untruthful, untruthfully, untruthfulness, untruths.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,595, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.