US /ˈɑ.nɪst.li/ UK /ˈɒn.ɪst.li/
adv intj Freq #1543

Meanings

  1. 1
    adv

    In a truthful and sincere way.

    He answered all the questions honestly.

  2. 2
    adv

    Used to stress that what you say is sincerely true.

    Honestly, I didn't believe a word she said.

  3. 3
    intj

    Used to show that you are annoyed or frustrated.

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

Thesaurus

Synonyms
1 adv · in a truthful and sincere way. truthfullysincerely
2 adv · used to stress that what... franklyreally
3 intj · used to show that you are... really
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Etymology

From Middle English honestly, honestlyche, honestliche, equivalent to honest + -ly.

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