The difference between Truly and Truthfully

When used as adverbs, truly means in accordance with the facts, whereas truthfully means in a truthful manner.


check bellow for the other definitions of Truly and Truthfully

  1. Truly as an adverb (manner):

    In accordance with the facts; truthfully, accurately.

  2. Truly as an adverb (modal):

    Honestly, genuinely, in fact, really.

    Examples:

    "That is truly all I know."

    "Truly, that is all I know."

  3. Truly as an adverb (degree):

    Very.

    Examples:

    "You are truly silly."

  1. Truthfully as an adverb (manner):

    In a truthful manner

    Examples:

    "He spoke truthfully."

  2. Truthfully as an adverb (speech act):

    Frankly.

    Examples:

    "Truthfully, I didn't suspect a thing."