adj
truthful
TROOTH-fl
adj
1
Honest and inclined to tell the truth.
"He gave a truthful account of what happened at the meeting."
"Be truthful with me, even if the answer isn't what I want to hear."
How to Use Truthful
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes someone honest, or a statement that accurately reflects reality.
Common pairings
a truthful answer
truthful account
Word Forms
more truthful comparative, most truthful superlative
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