Soothfast
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Soothfast is an adjective meaning (archaic) Actual; real.
Meaning
(archaic) Actual; real.
More Meanings
- (archaic) Based on the truth, true; faithful; honest, veracious
- (obsolete) Actually; truthfully.
Example Sentences
The "soothfast" souls adore true gods; […]
Why do not you […] bear leal and soothfast evidence in her behalf, as ye may with a clear conscience?
And hereby mayest thou see and learn, that there is no soothfast security, nor yet no true rest in this life.
"O mother mine, verily this Shaykh is soothfast and no liar: for the first time he but tried me and now he proposeth to perform his promise."
Synonyms for soothfast
Depending on context, synonyms include actually, certainly, definitely, forsooth, frankly, honestly.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include soothy, stedfast, quick, authentick, authenticke, trew.
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