HyperDic: honestly

English > 2 senses of the word honestly:
ADVERBallhonestly, candidly, frankly(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
allhonestly, aboveboardin an honest manner
honestly > pronunciation
Soundsaa'nahsliy; aa'nahstliy
Rhymesably ... zealously: 1543 rhymes with liy...
English > honestly: 2 senses > adverb 1
Meaning(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that.
Example"honestly, I don't believe it"
Synonymscandidly, frankly
Usage ofintensifier, intensiveA modifier that has little meaning / meaning except to intensify the meaning / meaning it modifies
Spanishfrancamente
Catalancàndidament, francament
Adjectiveshonestwithout dissimulation
English > honestly: 2 senses > adverb 2
MeaningIn an honest manner.
Example"in he can't get it honestly, he is willing to steal it"
Synonymaboveboard
Oppositedishonestly, venally, deceitfullyIn a corrupt and deceitful manner
Spanishhonestamente
Catalanhonestament
Adjectiveshonestnot disposed to cheat or defraud

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