Forsooth
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /fɔɹˈsuθ/ · Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Forsooth is an adverb meaning (archaic or poetic) Used as an intensifier, often ironic: indeed, really, truthfully.
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!
‘Saint forsooth!’ said ill-natured Mrs. Brady.
The four boys pumped up their hate to hissing steam. Harmless, quotha. Innocent, forsooth.
Synonyms for forsooth
Depending on context, synonyms include actually, certainly, definitely, frankly, honestly, indubitably.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include truly, really, soothfastly, soothly, true, indeed.
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