Definitions
- Used to express sincerity or truthfulness in a statement. - Used to emphasize the speaker's belief in what they are saying. - Used to convey that the speaker is not hiding anything or being deceptive.
- Used to express that the speaker is telling the truth or being honest. - Used to emphasize the accuracy or veracity of a statement. - Used to convey that the speaker is not lying or being deceitful.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words are adverbs that express honesty and truthfulness.
- 2Both words are used to emphasize the speaker's sincerity.
- 3Both words convey that the speaker is not being deceptive or dishonest.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Honestly is more commonly used in everyday language than truthfully.
- 2Intention: Honestly emphasizes the speaker's personal belief or opinion, while truthfully emphasizes the accuracy or veracity of a statement.
- 3Connotation: Honestly can imply a sense of openness or vulnerability, while truthfully can imply a sense of objectivity or impartiality.
- 4Formality: Truthfully is generally considered more formal than honestly.
- 5Position in a sentence: Honestly is often used at the beginning of a sentence, while truthfully can be used in various positions.
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Remember this!
Honestly and truthfully are synonyms that both express honesty and truthfulness. However, honestly is more commonly used and emphasizes the speaker's personal belief or opinion, while truthfully is considered more formal and emphasizes the accuracy or veracity of a statement.
