What does forsooth mean?
Forsooth means (archaic or poetic) Used as an intensifier, often ironic: indeed, really, truthfully..
Forsooth
/fɔɹˈsuθ/ · adverb
Meaning
(archaic or poetic) Used as an intensifier, often ironic: indeed, really, truthfully..
Example Sentences
Near-synonyms: true that, facts
A fit man, forsooth, to governe a realme!
[F]or certes, ſayes he, / I haue already choſen my officer, and what was he? / Forſooth, a great Arithmeticion, [...]
‘Saint forsooth!’ said ill-natured Mrs. Brady.
The four boys pumped up their hate to hissing steam. Harmless, quotha. Innocent, forsooth.
Her eyes widened. She squeaked a bit. "Don't tell me she caught you bending again?" "Bending is right. I was half-way under the dressing-table. You and your singing," I said, and I'm not sure I didn't add the word "Forsooth!" Her eyes widened a bit further, and she squeaked another squeak.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for forsooth?
Common synonyms include in point of fact, in truth, to tell the truth, above a bit.
What is the opposite of forsooth?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use forsooth in a sentence?
Near-synonyms: true that, facts
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