Synonyms for

Truthfully

Verb / ˈtru:θfʌli: / Another word for truthfully — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

in an honest and truthful way

Synonyms & similar words

untruthfully honestly sincerely candidly frankly forthrightly directly openly genuinely uprightly reliably trustworthily dependably truly veraciously accurately precisely correctly rightly faithfully loyally

Synonyms by register

Formal

veraciously honestly sincerely

Informal

straight up for real no lie honestly

Literary

faithfully truly

Antonyms

falsely dishonestly deceitfully mendaciously untruthfully lyingly

Common collocations

  • speak truthfully
  • tell truthfully
  • answer truthfully
  • act truthfully
  • live truthfully
  • state truthfully
  • report truthfully

Word family

noun truth
adjective truthful
adverb truthfully

Usage note

This adverb emphasizes the accuracy and sincerity of a statement or action. It is generally used in formal and informal contexts.

Example sentences

  1. He truthfully admitted that he broke the vase.
  2. She answered the question truthfully.
  3. It's important to always speak truthfully.
  4. He swore truthfully that he didn't see anything.
  5. She was truthful when she said she didn't like the meal.

Quotes

  • "Truthfully, being pregnant is changing me as a person. Each day is part of this amazing journey that has completely shifted the focus of my life and made me reevaluate my personal and professional goals." - Holly Madison
  • "Truthfully, I've never seen myself as being too thin. Sometimes I'll look at photos and be like, 'Oh, that's not a good look.' But generally speaking, I'm not too thin." - Gigi Hadid
  • "Truthfully, I've never seen myself as being too thin. Sometimes I'll look at photos and be like, 'Oh, that's not a good look.' But generally speaking, I'm not too thin." - Gigi Hadid

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