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
  • And, frankly, because of the fires, many couldn’t care less about awards season, except that the season’s ecosystem represents thousands of jobs.
    Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 14 Jan. 2025
  • The transparent assessment is, frankly, refreshing.
    Essence, Essence, 13 Jan. 2025
Definition of frankly
Adverb
  • While Otter surely filled his dance card for years, choosing whom to dance with proved very challenging.
    John Tamny, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
  • Produced by Telz, who worked on much of Burna’s 2020 Grammy-winning album Twice as Tall, the pulsing bass line and intoxicating rhythms will surely be blasting at every Detty December party, while its swelling orchestral flourishes make the African Giant sound truly larger than life.
    Heran Mamo, Billboard, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of surely
Adverb
  • Though honestly, having seen how other companies with sub-par licensing deals handle music, this is probably for the best.
    Anthony Karcz, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Try to answer honestly, but keep things age-appropriate.
    Tamekia Reece, Parents, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of honestly
Adverb
  • But as recipes like Lobster Mac and Cheese Casserole and Macaroni and Cheese with Cashew Cream and Broccoli prove, kids at heart (aka adults like us) can—and should—certainly enjoy mac meals, too.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Jan. 2025
  • The potential differences, even after trades, almost certainly will not be large enough to sway Sasaki.
    Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of certainly
Adverb
  • This inconsistency actually reinforces problematic behavior by creating uncertainty about limits and consequences.
    Nik Ershov, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
  • So: law enforcement does not actually respond to raccoons.
    Harper's Magazine, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of actually
Adverb
  • If the character isn't based on Baldoni, there sure are a lot of coincidences.
    Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
  • Stephen Schwartz’s songs sure do soar in this film, and golly, a 100-piece orchestra is beyond joyous.
    Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 1 Jan. 2025
Definition of sure
Adverb
  • Perhaps there was indeed some rust with Hurts returning after missing two games in concussion protocol.
    Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 13 Jan. 2025
  • The Aero name implies something a bit lighter and more mobile; indeed, this is a slimmer laptop with a lower power ceiling.
    & Matthew Buzzi, PCMAG, 12 Jan. 2025
Definition of indeed
Adverb
  • These cherry ones will definitely perk up your utensil drawer.
    Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 1 Jan. 2025
  • According to the doctor, stress can definitely be a culprit—but gray hair actually comes down to genetics as well as certain diseases like vitiligo, vitamin B12 deficiency, alopecia areata.
    Laura Solla, Vogue, 1 Jan. 2025
Definition of definitely
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