English adverb: honestly | |||
1. | honestly (used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that | ||
Samples | Honestly, I don't believe it. Candidly, I think she doesn't have a conscience. Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn. | ||
Synonyms | candidly, frankly | ||
Domain usage | intensifier, intensive | ||
2. | honestly in an honest manner | ||
Samples | In he can't get it honestly, he is willing to steal it. Was known for dealing aboveboard in everything. | ||
Synonyms | aboveboard | ||
Antonyms | deceitfully, dishonestly, venally | ||