truthfully

/ˈtruːθfəli/ (bre, ipa) · [trˈuθfəli] /ˈtruːθfəli/ (ame, ipa)

truthfully — adverb

1. saying or writing what you know to be real or correct, without hiding anything o

1.副詞B1
釋義

saying or writing what you know to be real or correct, without hiding anything or telling a lie

例句

Hamza truthfully told his manager about the mistake in the financial report.

truthfully + told [person] about [topic]

The journalist promised to report truthfully on the city council meeting.

同義詞
  • honestly

    more common in everyday speech; can introduce a personal opinion or feeling

  • candidly

    more formal; suggests frankness even when the truth is uncomfortable

  • frankly

    often used to introduce a direct or blunt statement about one's own view

反義詞
  • dishonestly

    in a way that involves lying or deception

  • falsely

    in a way that is not true or correct

文法句型

truthfully + verb

verb + truthfully

用法筆記

Truthfully is most naturally used with verbs of speaking or reporting, such as 'tell,' 'answer,' 'report,' 'describe,' 'admit,' and 'say.' It describes the manner of the action, not the speaker's internal belief.

常見錯誤

❌I truthfully think this is a bad idea.
✅Honestly, I think this is a bad idea.
💡Use 'honestly' (not 'truthfully') to introduce a personal opinion or feeling.