truthful

adjective
/ˈtruːθfʊl/

Meaning

telling or expressing the truth; honest
telling or expressing the truth; honest and sincere

Example Sentences

He gave a truthful account of the incident.

She was always truthful in her answers during the interview.

Example Expressions

truthful to a fault

Synonyms

honest, sincere, frank, genuine, candid
Entry 1
honest, sincere, frank, genuine
Entry 2
honest, sincere, frank, candid

Antonyms

dishonest, lying, false, deceitful
Entry 1
dishonest, lying, false
Entry 2
dishonest, lying, deceitful, false

Collocations

truthful account, truthful answer, truthful person, always truthful, truthful statement
Entry 1
truthful account, truthful answer, truthful person, always truthful
Entry 2
truthful statement, truthful person, truthful account

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