truthful

[trooth-fuhl]

adjective

1. telling the truth, especially habitually.

   a truthful person.

   Synonyms: frank, candid, trustworthy, honest

2. conforming to truth.

   a truthful statement.

3. corresponding with reality.

   a truthful portrait.

truthful

/ ˈtruːθfʊl /

adjective

1. telling or expressing the truth; honest or candid

2. realistic

   a truthful portrayal of the king

Other Word Forms

• truthfully adverb
• truthfulness noun
• overtruthful adjective
• overtruthfully adverb
• overtruthfulness noun
• quasi-truthful adjective
• quasi-truthfully adverb
• semitruthful adjective
• semitruthfully adverb
• semitruthfulness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of truthful¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; truth + -ful

Example Sentences

Our work suggests that to encourage people to take that step, it’s helpful to first give them a chance to see others’ empathy and care, just by presenting truthful data about human kindness.

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“If you provide us truthful information, complete information, any of the words that you use will not be used against you,” said Hochman, adding the offer did not extend to attorneys or medical professionals.

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She mentioned the trip in order to be truthful, but it did not matter, for Lady Constance had heard all she needed to hear.

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Even a silly, cross, and not entirely truthful adult like Lady Constance Ashton?

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There is an increasing need for the public to be informed in a way that is impartial, truthful and is based on evidence they can trust.

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Related Words

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• candid 
• correct 
• factual 
• forthright 
• precise 
• realistic 
• reliable 
• sincere 
• straightforward 
• true 
• trustworthy