honestly Meaning, Definition & Usage
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adverb (used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
candidly; frankly.
- honestly, I don't believe it
- candidly, I think she doesn't have a conscience
- frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn
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adverb in an honest manner
aboveboard.
- in he can't get it honestly, he is willing to steal it
- was known for dealing aboveboard in everything
WordNet
Hon"est*ly adverb
Definitions
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Honorably; becomingly; decently. Obs. Chaucer. -
In an honest manner; Shak.as, a contract honestly made; to livehonestly ; to speakhonestly .
