honestly

Meanings

1. 1
   adv

   in an honest manner

   When they can't get it honestly, they are willing to steal it.

2. 2
   adv

   (used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that

   honestly, I don't believe it

3. 3
   adv

   In an honest manner.

   He answered the questions honestly.

4. 4
   adv

   Frankly, to be honest.

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

5. 5
   intj

   Used to express exasperation, dismay, etc.

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

Etymology

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