Honestly (Adverb)
Meaning 1
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that; "honestly, I don't believe it"; "candidly, I think she doesn't have a conscience"; "frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn".
Usages
Examples
- Honestly, I've never seen anyone as compassionate as her.
- Honestly, that's the hardest exam I've ever sat for in my life.
- Honestly, she's not as talented as everyone says.
- Honestly, it has been the most boring flight I've ever been on.
- Honestly, I was surprised when I was picked for the team.
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Meaning 2
In an honest manner; "in he can't get it honestly, he is willing to steal it"; "was known for dealing aboveboard in everything".
Examples
- She handled the business transaction honestly and didn't try to cheat her clients.
- The politician's opponents accused him of not operating honestly in the campaign.
- He openly admitted that his main goal in life was getting rich honestly or not.
- The charity was known for managing donations honestly and using them for the intended cause.
- Everyone would describe the former attorney as someone who always practiced law honestly.