forsooth

adverb

fər-ˈsüth How to pronounce forsooth (audio)
Definition of forsoothnext
1
as in frankly
to tell the truth forsooth, the rumor is true: this lovely lass and I are getting married!

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2
as in surely
without any question you're getting married without a penny to your name—a pretty story forsooth!

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forsooth
  1. frankly
  2. surely
  3. honestly
  4. certainly
  5. actually
  6. sure
  7. indeed
  8. definitely
Adverb
  • This whole situation is discriminatory, disgusting, and quite frankly, Orwellian.
    — Jon Root OutKick, FOXNews.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The new French doors that were, frankly, too brand spanking were limed to age them, while ancient Moroccan ones studded with enormous nail heads were used indoors.
    — Hamish Bowles, Vogue, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of frankly
Adverb
  • But with fewer midweek fixtures this season due to their failure to qualify for European football, Alonso’s setup is surely going to adapt depending on the opponents anyway.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Even the useless adults of The Shards would surely act quickly to arrest Robert with this much evidence.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of surely
Adverb
  • One of the strongest films of the year — in years, honestly — stars 2026 MVP Sandra Hüller as a 17th-century German soldier who’s survived a bullet to the face and disfigurement around the end of the Thirty Years War.
    — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Utilize self-assessments to highlight contributions with concrete details and honestly address growth areas, demonstrating self-awareness.
    — Andy Molinsky, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of honestly
Adverb
  • Scheffler certainly hasn't struggled to find consistency this season.
    — Tim Corlett, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Things have certainly gone up a level, too, with her new punky cropped haircut.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of certainly
Adverb
  • Contractors can actually face fines from GDOT if closing overages cause damage.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • But one of the biggest questions Tuesday may not be just who votes, but how many Floridians actually show up.
    — Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of actually
Adverb
  • For families While Hôtel Royal’s opulence certainly doesn’t lean into the traditional vision of a family-friendly hotel, their thoughtful amenities sure do.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026
  • On the more creative side, Old Navy sure knows how to nail collaborations, especially ones tied to pop culture moments and fashion designers.
    — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of sure
Adverb
  • Stuart Fails to Save the Universe indeed came up with a fun, clever premise…and then apparently just decided to stop trying there; everything else about the series is totally lackluster.
    — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Nancy Reagan, fearful of losing her husband, did indeed consult an astrologer after Reagan was shot.
    — Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of indeed
Adverb
  • But keeping their promotion rivals at bay most definitely was, Parkinson’s men conceding 24 times in those dozen games, 16 of which came on Welsh soil.
    — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Blanco Gran Reserva Ask any collector about Spanish wines and the name Faustino will definitely come up in the conversation.
    — Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of definitely
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