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English adverb: honestly

1. honestly (used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that


SamplesHonestly, I don't believe it.
Candidly, I think she doesn't have a conscience.
Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn.


Synonymscandidly, frankly


Domain usageintensifier, intensive

2. honestly in an honest manner


SamplesIn he can't get it honestly, he is willing to steal it.
Was known for dealing aboveboard in everything.


Synonymsaboveboard


Antonymsdeceitfully, dishonestly, venally









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