truthful
/ˈtruːθfəl/
CEFR level B2Topic SocietyWord #3377 in the learning path
诚实的；如实的
Definitions
adj. Telling the truth or accurately describing what happened.
诚实的；如实的
Example
Please be truthful about how the vase broke.
请如实说说花瓶是怎么打碎的。
Truthful reporting helps citizens understand public issues and make informed decisions about their communities.
如实报道有助于公民理解公共议题，并就社区事务作出明智决定。
Collocations
- be truthful about something
- a truthful account
- a truthful answer
Word family
- truth (n.)
- truthfully (adv.)
- truthfulness (n.)
- untruthful (adj.)
Synonyms
- honest
Antonyms
- untruthful
- dishonest
Usage tip
truthful指诚实或如实；“真正的朋友”用true。
FAQ
- What does truthful mean?
- Telling the truth or accurately describing what happened.
- How is truthful pronounced?
- UK /ˈtruːθfəl/, US /ˈtruːθfəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
