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truthful

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈtruːθfəl/

truthful means: Saying what is true rather than telling lies.

adjective

HONESTB1

Saying what is true rather than telling lies.

  • Please be truthful with me.
  • She gave a truthful answer to every question.
  • Was the witness completely truthful about what happened?

How to use it: truthful with someone about something (He was truthful with us about his mistakes.)

Similar words: honest

Opposites: dishonest, untruthful

Common phrases: truthful person, truthful answer, be truthful

TRUE TO LIFEB2

Showing or describing things as they really are.

  • The book gives a truthful picture of village life.
  • Her portraits are truthful without being cruel.
  • We need a truthful account of the events.

Similar words: accurate, true to life

Opposites: inaccurate

Common phrases: truthful account, truthful portrait, truthful description

Questions about truthful

What does truthful mean?

Saying what is true rather than telling lies.

What is truthful in other languages?

Türkçe: dürüst · Español: sincero · Français: sincère · Deutsch: ehrlich · Italiano: sincero · 日本語: 正直な

How do you pronounce truthful?

It is pronounced /ˈtruːθfəl/.

How do you use truthful in a sentence?

Please be truthful with me. She gave a truthful answer to every question.

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