Meaning & use
honestly
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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