— truthfully , adv. — truthfulness , n.
/troohth"feuhl/ , adj.
1. telling the truth, esp. habitually: a truthful person.
2. conforming to truth: a truthful statement.
3. corresponding with reality: a truthful portrait.
[ 1590-1600; TRUTH + -FUL ]
Syn. 1. honest, trustworthy; candid, frank.