truthfully

adverb

Definition of truthfullynext
as in honestly
to tell the truth truthfully, I'd rather go to the amusement park than to the museum, but I'll go along with the rest of the group

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for truthfully
  1. honestly
  2. frankly
  3. actually
  4. really
Adverb
  • My current music collection has a lot of A bit of everything honestly.
    Liza Lentini, SPIN, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Since its development, the internet has never developed a satisfactory way to ensure that a counterparty will act honestly.
    Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of honestly
Adverb
  • There are almost no redeeming qualities about The Rings Of Power’s second season outside of a few strong performances from actors who frankly deserve much better scripts.
    Erik Kain, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
  • Maybe City will dip into the transfer market to find some more disruptive — and frankly, more mobile — attacking midfield players, but at the moment, much of their approach play is easily containable and in front of the opposition defence.
    Michael Cox, The Athletic, 25 Dec. 2024
Definition of frankly
Adverb
  • The video has been scrutinized, with a report claiming the man is actually an infamous intelligence officer in the Assad government.
    Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Furthermore, the outlet revealed that, during the time of the alleged rape, JAY-Z and Diddy were actually at different locations, as seen in photos dated the night of the 2000 MTV VMAs and afterparty.
    Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of actually
Adverb
  • The pair really do go through the ringer, evading elephant stampedes, treacherous mountains, and ice cold snowy condidtions that look like Disney is setting up a cross over sequel with Frozen.
    Pete Hammond, Deadline, 17 Dec. 2024
  • We’ve been ushered, gradually and completely, into a world where every voice matters, of course, but some — those of an establishment class who want to make sure everyone is really welcomed — matter more than ours.
    Daniel D'Addario, Variety, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of really
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