truthful
ˈtruːθfəl
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Definition of truthful - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
characterhonest and always telling the truth
  • She is known to be a truthful friend.
candid honest sincere
2.
accurateaccurately depicting what is real
  • The documentary was truthful in its portrayal of events.
accurate faithful honest
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Origin of truthful

Old English, trēow (faith) + ful (full)

Terms with truthful included in their meaning

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wrongadj.
incorrect
not correct or truthful
honestadj.
person
truthful and not lying or cheating
truthful speech
to speak honestly without lying
honestadv.
truthful manner
in a truthful, fair, or honorable way
truthful manner
in a truthful, fair, or honorable way
truthfulness
quality of being truthful and sincere
lacking honesty
not truthful or sincere
direct feedback
remark that is straightforward and truthful

Examples of truthful in a sentence

  • Being truthful is a valued trait in our family.
  • Her truthful account of the incident was appreciated.
  • The report was truthful and detailed.

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  1. French:sincère, fidèle, ...
  2. German:ehrlich, wahrheitsgetreu, ...
  3. Italian:sincero, fedele, ...
  4. Spanish:veraz, fiel, ...
  5. Portuguese:honesto, fiel, ...
  6. Chinese:诚实的, 如实的, ...
  7. Japanese:正直な, 正確な, ...
  8. Arabic:صادِق, أَمِين, ...
  9. Hebrew:דוֹבֵר אֱמֶת, נֶאֱמָן, ...
  10. Russian:правдивый, точный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:правдивий, точний, ...
  12. Hindi:सत्यवादी, सत्यनिष्ठ, ...

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