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Truthfully vs Honestly - What's the difference?

truthfully | honestly |

Honestly is a synonym of truthfully.



In manner terms the difference between truthfully and honestly

is that truthfully is in a truthful manner while honestly is in an honest manner.

In speech act terms the difference between truthfully and honestly

is that truthfully is frankly while honestly is frankly.

As an interjection honestly is

Used to express exasperation, dismay, etc.

truthfully

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • (manner) In a truthful manner
    • He spoke truthfully .
  • (speech act) Frankly.
    • Truthfully , I didn't suspect a thing.
    English manner adverbs English speech-act adverbs

    honestly

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • (manner) In an honest manner.
    • He answered the questions honestly .
  • (speech act) Frankly.
    • Honestly , I didn't believe a word she said.

    Interjection

    (en interjection)
    • Honestly! I want to finish this work and you keep interrupting.

    Synonyms

    * really

    Anagrams

    * English manner adverbs English speech-act adverbs