Meaning & use

honestly

adverb·Everyday

In a truthful and sincere manner, or used to emphasize that a statement is genuinely felt.

See it in a sentence

She answered every question honestly, even when it was uncomfortable.

Honestly, I don't think this plan will actually work at all.

A note on using this word

At the start of a sentence, "honestly" often signals frustration or emphasis rather than describing how something was said.

Words with a similar meaning

truthfullysincerely

Choose a synonym to suit the sentence. Meanings can overlap without being identical.

Words with an opposite meaning

dishonestly

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