Synonyms of truthfully

truthfully

adverb

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• honestly
• frankly
• actually
• really
• indeed
• in fact
• certainly
• truly
• in truth
• absolutely
• positively
• as a matter of fact
• admittedly
• to be sure
• in reality
• verily
• undoubtedly
• in point of fact
• in actuality
• realistically
• unquestionably
• forsooth
• indisputably
• indubitably
• veritably

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of truthfully

One of the most interesting things from the show’s popularity has been so many people coming to the books and showing such love for these characters, like Luca, who truthfully isn’t in the book much. — Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 4 Oct. 2026

Authorities lacked resources to check, though migrants must report truthfully to pursue their cases in court and get work permits. — Will Jarrett, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026

Rollins continues to target Hayden and the Herald for reporting truthfully. — Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 31 Aug. 2026

In an agreement with the state, Josiah Hoffman, the other person indicted in Snellings’ death, in late July pleaded guilty to murder in exchange for a 35-year prison sentence and commitment to testify truthfully against Greer at trial. — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2026

One of the most effective ways of talking back to an oppressive force is by speaking truthfully, by letting your experience rise above the noise of those who would flatten you and your kind into easy categories. — Literary Hub, 14 July 2026

As part of their plea agreements, they are required to testify truthfully in proceedings related to the case, the office said. — Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 29 June 2026

Plus the idea of wearing AI glasses and a tech-bro wrist accessory was, truthfully, a nonstarter. — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 24 June 2026

If a debtor refused to coöperate, Pitman might ingratiate himself, explaining, truthfully, that having the key sure would help him out, or that, without it, the lienholder would bundle the cost of making a new one into the price of getting the vehicle out of hock. — Paige Williams, New Yorker, 22 June 2026