adv Uncommon

truthfully

TROOTH-fuhl-ee

Truthfully (adv) means In a way that is honest and accurate. Example: “Answer truthfully — did you take the last cookie?”

adv

In a way that is honest and accurate.

"Answer truthfully — did you take the last cookie?"

Speaking frankly or candidly.

"Truthfully, I never expected the project to succeed."

How to use truthfully

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishHonestly, or "to be frank" when used to introduce a candid remark.

Common pairings

answer truthfully truthfully speaking

more truthfully comparative, most truthfully superlative

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Answer _____ — did you take the last cookie?

sincerely in point of fact truly

so very really actually seriously indeed truly literally

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What does “truthfully” mean?

The word “truthfully” means in a way that is honest and accurate. In plain terms, honestly, or "to be frank" when used to introduce a candid remark.

How do you pronounce “truthfully”?

“Truthfully” is pronounced TROOTH-fuhl-ee (/ˈtɹuːθ.fəl.i/ in IPA).

How do you use “truthfully” in a sentence?

Here is “truthfully” used in a sentence: “Answer truthfully — did you take the last cookie?”

What is another word for “truthfully”?

Words with a similar meaning to “truthfully” include sincerely, in point of fact and truly.

What part of speech is “truthfully”?

“Truthfully” is an adverb.

Is “truthfully” a common word?

“Truthfully” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “truthfully” have?

“Truthfully” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: in a way that is honest and accurate.

so very really actually seriously indeed truly literally