Honest

/ˈɒn.ɪst/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

truthful and sincere; free of deceit and falseness.

She is known for her honest opinions and straightforward communication.

morally correct; virtuous.

An honest person always strives to do the right thing, even when it's difficult.

not prone to trickery or fraud.

He is an honest businessman who values his reputation above all.

Middle English, from Old French 'honeste', from Latin 'honestus', meaning honorable, virtuous.

honest to a fault:

Extremely honest, sometimes to the point of being overly blunt.

honest opinion:

A sincere assessment or viewpoint.

to be honest:

A phrase used to introduce a statement that may be considered candid or blunt.

Keeping it real

When it comes to fashion advice, she always keeps it real.

Spill the tea

When I asked him about the rumor, he just spilled the tea, being honest about everything.