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honestly
adverb
in an honest manner
Quick reference
Word Facts
- Word length
- 8
- Starts with
- H
- Ends with
- Y
- Contains
- ONESTL
- Scrabble score
- 14
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
How it sounds
Pronunciation
ˈɑnɪstli
Meaning
Definitions
adverb
in an honest manner
“if he can't get it honestly, he is willing to steal it”
adverb
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
“honestly, I don't believe it”
In context
Example Sentences
if he can't get it honestly, he is willing to steal it
was known for dealing aboveboard in everything
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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