B2adjectiverelationshipslaw
US/ˈtruːθ.fəl/
UK/ˈtruːθ.fəl/
telling the truth, or saying what is true and not false
In context
The witness was calm and truthful throughout the questioning.
Please give me a truthful answer, even if it is bad news.
The film is a truthful account of life in the village.
Words that go with truthful
adjective + noun
- truthful answerA truthful answer would only upset her more.
- truthful accountThe reporter gave a truthful account of the event.
- truthful statementThe judge asked for a truthful statement.
adjective + preposition
- truthful aboutHe was not truthful about his age.
- truthful withChildren are often brutally truthful with adults.
adverb + adjective
- completely truthfulI want you to be completely truthful with me.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He is truth.Correct: He is truthful.