truthfully — In a way that is accurate and honest; without deception or pretense.
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: In a way that is accurate and honest; without deception or pretense.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtruθfəli/
Example Sentences
- Truthfully, I ate the last piece of pizza at 3 AM.
- She answered all the interview questions truthfully.
- Truthfully, I have no idea what's happening in this meeting.
truthfully
ADVERB[/ˈtruθfəli/]
In a way that is accurate and honest; without deception or pretense.
In a way that is accurate and honest; without deception or pretense.
Speaking truthfully, though sometimes ruthfully, shapes us youthfully!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'trēowth' meaning faithfulness or loyalty, which evolved into Middle English 'truthe' and then modern 'truth', combined with the adverbial suffix '-fully'.
Breakdown
truth (from Old English trēowth meaning faithfulness) + -ful (full of) + -ly (adverbial suffix)
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“Truthfully, I ate the last piece of pizza at 3 AM.”
“She answered all the interview questions truthfully.”
“Truthfully, I have no idea what's happening in this meeting.”
“The witness testified truthfully in court.”
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