truthfully
adverb
Simple meaning
In a truthful way.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈtɹuθfəli
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
adverb
manner
In a truthful manner
“I told him truthfully that I had just returned from my vacation.”
Frankly.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
- Frequency
- Uncommon
- Typical Use
- Primarily written
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
This meaning: (manner) In a truthful manner
Used this way, truthfully is a common word with a clearly warm, approving pull. It quietly approves while staying precise.
“I told him truthfully that I had just returned from my vacation.”
- Emotional tone
- Positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Gentle
- How common
- Common
- Connotation
- Honest and open
- Usage feel
- Precise and approving
Usage note
It most often appears in the pattern “truthfully that …”, which is worth copying when you use it.
Natural pattern: truthfully that …
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Word Family
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Inflected forms
Grammatical variations of the same word.
Expressing or given to expressing the truth.
Word family
Words built from the same root.
The quality of being truthful.
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Antonyms
Sense: in a truthful manner
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