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honestly
[on-ist-lee]
adverb
in an honest, truthful, or sincere manner.
Parents are encouraged to speak honestly with their kids about drugs and alcohol.
She was honestly surprised that he’d remembered their anniversary at all.
interjection
(used to express mild exasperation, disbelief, dismay, etc.).
Honestly! I want to finish this work, and you keep interrupting.
honestly
/ ˈɒnɪstlɪ /
adverb
in an honest manner
(intensifier)
I honestly don't believe it
interjection
an expression of disgust, surprise, etc
Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
But the length, depth and fertility of these relationships show just as much as the participants tell and, honestly, who doesn’t love a good bonus features reel?
“Since coming back, coming in from the bullpen,” Dodgers starter Tyler Glasnow said, “he’s honestly one of the best pitchers I’ve ever seen.”
“The main thing for me is just being away from my kids, honestly more than anything,” he said.
"I got surgery on my knee and that was honestly my priority. I just said 'listen, I can't' - I couldn't physically go."
“It’s honestly really relaxing. It’s a way to meet other like-minded people who share the same passion for books.”
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