adv
intj
Freq #1543
Meanings
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1
adv
In a truthful and sincere way.
He answered all the questions honestly.
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2
adv
Used to stress that what you say is sincerely true.
Honestly, I didn't believe a word she said.
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3
intj
Used to show that you are annoyed or frustrated.
Honestly! I want to finish this work and you keep interrupting.
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Derived forms
unhonestly
Related forms
accuratelyactuallydependablyethicallyhonesthonorablyreliablyresponsiblyrighteouslyscrupulously
Etymology
From Middle English honestly, honestlyche, honestliche, equivalent to honest + -ly.
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