truthful
5 synonyms and 1 antonym for truthful, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Honest and inclined to tell the truth.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use truthful
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a truthful answer
truthful account
Etymology
Formed from truth and -ful; it is a piecewise doublet of trothful, which comes from Middle English trouþeful.
Full origin of truthful →Frequently asked questions
What does “truthful” mean?
The word “truthful” means honest and inclined to tell the truth. In plain terms, describes someone honest, or a statement that accurately reflects reality.
How do you pronounce “truthful”?
“Truthful” is pronounced TROOTH-fl (/ˈtɹuːθ.f(ə)l/ in IPA).
How do you use “truthful” in a sentence?
Here is “truthful” used in a sentence: “He gave a truthful account of what happened at the meeting.”
What is the opposite of “truthful”?
The opposite of “truthful” — its antonyms — is untruthful.
What part of speech is “truthful”?
“Truthful” is an adjective.
Is “truthful” a common word?
“Truthful” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
