Meaning & Definition of Honestly in English
English⟶
Honestly
/ɑnəstli/
adverb
1. (used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
- "Honestly, i don't believe it"
- "Candidly, i think she doesn't have a conscience"
- "Frankly, my dear, i don't give a damn"
synonym:
- honestly,
- candidly,
- frankly
2. In an honest manner
- "In he can't get it honestly, he is willing to steal it"
- "Was known for dealing aboveboard in everything"
synonym:
- honestly,
- aboveboard
Examples of using
I think the world is much older than the Bible tells us, but honestly, when I look around — it looks much younger!
When someone makes a request to you: "Tell me honestly...", you realize in horror that now you're likely going to have to lie a lot.
Please behave honestly.