Word Comparison
Honest
vsTruthful
/ˈɒnɪst/·/ˈtɹuːθ.f(ə)l/
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Quite different — distinct meanings
📖 Definitions
Honest
verbTo adorn or grace; to honour; to make becoming, appropriate, or honourable.
Truthful
adjectiveHonest, and always telling the truth.
Also: Accurately depicting what is real.
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