description of honesty

Meanings

1. 1phrasefixed phrase

   a written or spoken account that explains what honesty is or what it looks like

   Grammar: A noun phrase. It often follows 'give', 'provide', or 'write': She gave a clear description of honesty.

   Patterns

   • give a description of honesty
   • a description of honesty in something
   • write a description of honesty

   The teacher asked for a short description of honesty in everyday life.

   His essay began with a description of honesty as always telling the truth, even when it is difficult.

   The book gives a vivid description of honesty and its importance in friendships.

2. 2phrasefixed phrase

   the way honesty is represented or shown in a work of art, film, or story

   Grammar: Used when talking about art or literature: the description of honesty in the novel.

   Patterns

   • the description of honesty in a book/film
   • a description of honesty by an author

   The film's description of honesty felt real and moving.

   Critics praised the novel's description of honesty in a corrupt world.

Common combinations

a detailed description of honesty

She wrote a detailed description of honesty for her philosophy class.

a description of honesty and integrity

The article offered a description of honesty and integrity in business.

give a description of honesty

Can you give a description of honesty that a child would understand?

Synonyms and how they differ

definition of honesty

A definition states exactly what honesty means; a description explains it in more detail, often with examples.

account of honesty

An account is a report or story about honesty, while a description focuses on what it is like.

Commonly confused: description of honesty or definition of honesty?

Practice

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