truthful

[ trooth-fuhl ]
/ ˈtruθ fəl /
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adjective

telling the truth, especially habitually: a truthful person.
conforming to truth: a truthful statement.
corresponding with reality: a truthful portrait.

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Origin of truthful

First recorded in 1590–1600; truth + -ful

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Words nearby truthful

truth, sojourner, truth-condition, truth-function, truth-value, truth-value gap, truthful, truthiness, try, try line, try on, try one's hand
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Words related to truthfulness

probity, veracity, integrity, sincerity, frankness, accuracy, genuineness, verity

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British Dictionary definitions for truthfulness

truthful
/ (ˈtruːθfʊl) /

adjective

telling or expressing the truth; honest or candid
realistica truthful portrayal of the king

Derived forms of truthful

truthfully, adverbtruthfulness, noun
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