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honestly

  (ŏn'ĭst-lē) pronunciation
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.


 
 
Antonyms: honestly

adv

Definition: fairly
Antonyms: dishonestly


 
Word Tutor: honestly
pronunciation

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

pronunciation 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

 
WordNet: honestly
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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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