truthful

adjective

truth·​ful ˈtrüth-fəl 

: telling or disposed to tell the truth

a truthful witness

truthfully

ˈtrüth-fə-lē 

adverb

truthfulness noun

Synonyms of truthful

• honest
• outspoken

Examples of truthful in a Sentence

We were not entirely truthful with her about where we went last night.

I like keeping the house clean but, to be truthful, I hate vacuuming.

Recent Examples on the Web

The information is considered reliable since truthful reporting is vital should the person end up in immigration court or try to gain legal status. — Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 6 Oct. 2026

California’s existing prohibition on false or misleading environmental marketing remains in place, meaning apparel companies still face requirements to make truthful claims even without the bill’s additional verification framework. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026

My responsibility to the audience to tell a truthful story with these characters, not the actors. — Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026

Under a plea agreement disclosed during a hearing in Miami federal court, Saab agreed to submit to debriefings by prosecutors and federal agents, provide truthful information and testify if called. — Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1567, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for truthful

• youthful
• untruthful

Kids Definition

truthful

adjective

truth·​ful ˈtrüth-fəl 

: telling or being in the habit of telling the truth

truthfully

-fə-lē 

adverb

truthfulness noun