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Truthful

/ˈtɹuːθ.f(ə)l/

Honest, and always telling the truth.

📖 Definitions of "Truthful"

adjective
  1. 1

    Honest, and always telling the truth.

  2. 2

    Accurately depicting what is real.

🔄 Synonyms of "Truthful"

4 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

WordDefinition
veraciousTruthful; speaking the truth.
truenoun(of a statement) Conforming to the actual state of reality or fact; factually correct.
honestverb(of a person or institution) Scrupulous with regard to telling the truth; not given to swindling, lying, or fraud; upright.
sonounVery (positive or negative clause).

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WordDefinition
untruthfulNot giving the truth; providing untrue facts; lying.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Truthful"

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WordDefinition
veraciousTruthful; speaking the truth.
honest(of a person or institution) Scrupulous with regard to telling the truth; not given to swindling, lying, or fraud; upright.
true(of a statement) Conforming to the actual state of reality or fact; factually correct.
soAgreeing with actual facts or reality; true.
honestynoun(uncountable, countable) The act, quality, or condition of being honest.
veritableTrue; genuine.
realTrue, genuine, not merely nominal or apparent.
sincereGenuine; meaning what one says or does; heartfelt.
authenticOf the same origin as claimed; genuine.
accurateTelling the truth or giving a true result; exact; not defective or faulty.
truthnounTrue facts, genuine depiction or statements of reality.
factualTrue, accurate, corresponding to reality.
earnestnounGravity; serious purpose; earnestness.
exactPrecisely agreeing with a standard, a fact, or the truth; perfectly conforming; neither exceeding nor falling short in any respect.
reliableSuitable or fit to be relied on; worthy of dependence, reliance or trust; dependable, trustworthy
trustyReliable or trustworthy.
trustworthyDeserving of trust, reliable.
credibleBelievable or plausible.
upstandingHonest; reputable; respectable.
franknessnounThe state of being frank; candour; honesty.

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