adv.

1. In an honest manner.
2. Used as an intensive: I honestly don't care.

interj.

Used to express mild disapproval or dismay: Honestly! Look at the mess you've made.

adv

Definition: fairly
Antonyms: dishonestly

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IN BRIEF: adv. - In an manner without deceit; (used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that.

People grow through experience if they meet life honestly and courageously. This is how character is built. — Eleanor Roosevelt, Source: My Day, newspaper column, August 7, 1941

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The adverb has 2 meanings:

Meaning #1: (used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
  Synonyms: candidly, frankly
  Derived from adjective: honest (meaning #2)

Meaning #2: in an honest manner
  Synonym: aboveboard
  Antonym: dishonestly (meaning #1)
  Derived from adjective: honest (meaning #1)

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