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honestly

/ˈɑ.nɪst.li/adverb3 syllables

Honestly means: (used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that.

Synonyms for honestly18

adverb, as in (used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that

candidly, frankly

adverb, as in in an honest manner

aboveboard

also used for honestly

sincerely, truthfully, as a matter of fact, in all honesty, in point of fact, in truth, above a bit, actually, all things considered, by right, certainly, outright, earnestly, for real, for realsies

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Opposites of honestly

dishonestly

What does honestly mean?2

adverb

1

(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that“honestly, I don't believe it”

2

in an honest manner“if he can't get it honestly, he is willing to steal it”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Honestly in a sentence

  • Honestly, no wonder you ran out of money so quickly!Amastan
  • Well then, let's talk to each other honestly.CK
  • I think they are too stupid to plan something like that, honestly.Waldelfe
  • Honestly, the arrogance with which he answered really irked me.DJ_Saidez
  • Honestly, this is not a really well-paying job.Micsmithel
  • Honestly, for me, socks in bed is a turn-off.tieguy
  • Do you honestly think we can do this?CK
  • You need to honestly express how you feel.CK

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