adjective

truthful

honest, sincere, accurate

She gave a truthful answer to the question.

She gave a truthful answer to the question.

He is a very truthful person.

He is a very truthful person.

a truthful ((sth.)) an honest statement, account, etc. She gave a truthful answer.

((sb.)) is truthful to be an honest person He is a very truthful person.

Synonyms: honest, sincere, frank; Antonyms: dishonest, deceitful

From 'truth' + '-ful' (full of). Literally means 'full of truth'.

Imagine a person who is 'full' of 'truth' – they are honest.

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