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truthfully

|truth/ful/ly|

B2

/ˈtruːθ.fəl.i/

(truthful)

honest

Base FormComparativeSuperlativeNounAdverb
truthfulmore truthfulmost truthfultruthfulnesstruthfully
Etymology
Etymology Information

'truthfully' originates from the word 'truthful', which is derived from 'truth', combined with the suffix '-ful' meaning 'full of'.

Historical Evolution

'truthful' evolved from the Old English word 'trēowþ', which meant 'faith, fidelity, loyalty'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'full of truth', and over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'in a truthful manner'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adverb 1

in a truthful manner; honestly.

She answered the questions truthfully.

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