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Add to word list. [ not gradable ] used to emphasize that you are telling the truth: I honestly don’t know what I did to upset her. Honestly, I wish I had time to do more reading. honestly adverb (IN TRUTHFUL WAY) in a way that is truthful: We always try to deal honestly with our customers.
1. : in an honest manner: such as. a. : without cheating. counted the ballots honestly. b. : really, genuinely. was honestly scared. c. : without frills. food honestly prepared. 2. : to be honest : to tell the truth. honestly, I don't know. Synonyms. actually. admittedly. forsooth. frankly. indeed. really. truly. truthfully. verily.
adverb. us / ˈɑː.nɪst.li / uk / ˈɒn.ɪst.li / Add to word list. B2. in a way that is honest: They have always dealt honestly and fairly with their customers. I can't honestly say what time I'll be home. I'll do it tomorrow, honestly (= I promise that I will do it). Fewer examples.
If you do something honestly, you are truthful, and do not try to deceive people or break the law.
Honestly definition: in an honest, truthful, or sincere manner. See examples of HONESTLY used in a sentence.
adjective. us / ˈɑn·əst / Add to word list. (of a person) truthful or able to be trusted; not likely to steal, cheat, or lie, or (of actions, speech, or appearance) showing these qualities: an honest man. an honest answer. To be honest (= To tell the truth), I didn’t like the movie.
Definitions of honestly. adverb. (used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that. “ honestly, I don't believe it”. synonyms: candidly, frankly. adverb. in an honest manner. “in he can't get it honestly, he is willing to steal it”. synonyms: aboveboard.
Definition of honestly adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Jun 19, 2024 · honestly ( comparative more honestly, superlative most honestly) (manner) In an honest manner. He answered the questions honestly. Frankly, to be honest . Honestly, I didn't believe a word she said.
From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English hon‧est‧ly /ˈɒnəstli $ ˈɑːn-/ S3 adverb 1 used to emphasize that what you are saying is true, even though it may seem surprising I honestly don’t know how old my parents are.
