truthful
- 01 B1 Intermediate
describes someone who tells the truth and does not lie.
habitually speaking the truth; honest and reliable in character.
Simple“She is a very truthful person, so I believe what she said.”
In context“The witness was regarded as exceptionally truthful, providing a consistent account that withstood hours of intense cross-examination.”
- 02 B1 Intermediate
describes a statement or story that matches the facts.
corresponding to reality or fact; providing an accurate representation of events.
Simple“The reporter tried to give a truthful account of what happened.”
In context“The documentary was praised for providing a truthful depiction of the challenges faced by refugees during the winter months.”
Antonyms
From truth + -ful. Piecewise doublet of trothful, from Middle English trouþeful.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.