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View synonyms for honestly

honestly

[on-ist-lee]

adverb

  1. in an honest, truthful, or sincere manner.

    Parents are encouraged to speak honestly with their kids about drugs and alcohol.

  2. actually; truly.

    She was honestly surprised that he’d remembered their anniversary at all.



interjection

  1. (used to express mild exasperation, disbelief, dismay, etc.).

    Honestly! I want to finish this work, and you keep interrupting.

honestly

/ ˈɒnɪstlɪ /

adverb

  1. in an honest manner

  2. (intensifier)

    I honestly don't believe it

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

interjection

  1. an expression of disgust, surprise, etc

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of honestly1

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English honestli(che) “honorably, respectably; respectfully; fittingly, properly”; honest, -ly
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Example Sentences

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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?

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“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.

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"I got surgery on my knee and that was honestly my priority. I just said 'listen, I can't' - I couldn't physically go."

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“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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