Definition of honestly Honestly

/ɑˈnʌstli/ - [anustlee] - hon•est•ly

We found 8 definitions of honestly from 5 different sources.

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What does honestly mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adverb

honestly - (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"
  candidly, frankly
honestly - in an honest manner; "in he can't get it honestly, he is willing to steal it"; "was known for dealing aboveboard in everything"
  aboveboard
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • honestly (Adverb)
    In an honest manner.
  • honestly (Adverb)
    Frankly.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • honestly (adv.)
    Honorably; becomingly; decently.
  • honestly (adv.)
    In an honest manner; as, a contract honestly made; to live honestly; to speak honestly.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • honestly
    In an honest manner.

Part of speech

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  • honestly, adjective.

Pronunciation

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