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truthful
adjective truth·ful \ˈtrüth-fəl\
: telling the truth
: containing or expressing the truth
Full Definition of TRUTHFUL
: telling or disposed to tell the truth <a truthful witness>
— truth·ful·ly \-fə-lē\ adverb
— truth·ful·ness noun
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First Known Use of TRUTHFUL
circa 1567
Related to TRUTHFUL
- Antonyms
- dishonest, fibbing, lying, mendacious, prevaricating, untruthful
TRUTHFULNESS Defined for Kids
truthful
adjective truth·ful \ˈtrüth-fəl\
Definition of TRUTHFUL for Kids
: telling or being in the habit of telling facts or making statements that are true
— truth·ful·ly \-fə-lē\ adverb
— truth·ful·ness noun
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