honestly
/ˈɑ.nɪst.li/
adverbinterjection
In an honest manner.
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Adverb 3 meanings
In an honest manner.
“He answered the questions honestly.”
Frankly, to be honest.
“Honestly, I didn't believe a word she said.”
Expresses mild surprise or hesitation about one's own conclusion.
Interjection 1 meaning
Used to express exasperation, dismay, etc.
“Honestly! I want to finish this work and you keep interrupting.”
Where it comes from
Etymology
From Middle English honestly, honestlyche, honestliche, equivalent to honest + -ly.
Similar and opposite words
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Opposite
dishonestlyfalsely
HONESTLY at a glance
HONESTLY has 8 letters and scores 14 points in Scrabble (H 4 + O 1 + N 1 + E 1 + S 1 + T 1 + L 1 + Y 4) and 14 in Words With Friends, before board bonuses. It ranks #2,023 by how often it appears in everyday English. It is valid in ENABLE, NWL2023, Collins/SOWPODS.
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