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truthful

Syllabification: (truth·ful)
Pronunciation: /ˈtro͞oTHfəl/
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Definition of truthful

adjective

  • (of a person or statement) telling or expressing the truth; honest:I think you’re confusing being rude with being truthful I want a truthful answer
  • (of artistic or literary representation) characterized by accuracy or realism; true to life:astonishingly truthful acting

Derivatives

truthfully

adverb

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