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forte-piano
fortepiano
FORTH
Forth
forth
Forth, Firth of
forthcoming
forthright
forthwith
fortieth
fortification
fortified wine
fortify
fortis
fortissimo
fortitude
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forthright

forth·right [ fáwrth rt ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. outspoken: direct in speech or manner and very honest

2. simple: plain and simple in style



adverb 
Definition:
 
outspokenly: in a direct and very honest way
answered the question forthright


forth·right·ly adverb
forth·right·ness noun
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