Honestly: meaning, definitions and examples

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honestly

[ ˈɒnɪstli ]

^{Context #1}

in expressing truthfulness or sincerity

In a truthful, sincere, or frank manner.

Synonyms

frankly, sincerely, truthfully

Examples of usage

I can honestly say that I did my best.
Honestly, I don't know what to do in this situation.
She honestly believed that he was innocent.

^{Context #2}

used for emphasis or to express disbelief

Used to emphasize the truth of a statement or to express disbelief.

Synonyms

genuinely, really, truly

Examples of usage

Honestly, I can't believe he said that.
She honestly thought she had won the game.

Translations

Translations of the word "honestly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 honestamente

🇮🇳 ईमानदारी से

🇩🇪 ehrlich

🇮🇩 jujur

🇺🇦 чесно

🇵🇱 szczerze

🇯🇵 正直に (shōjiki ni)

🇫🇷 honnêtement

🇪🇸 honestamente

🇹🇷 dürüstçe

🇰🇷 정직하게 (jeongjikhage)

🇸🇦 بصدق (biṣidq)

🇨🇿 upřímně

🇸🇰 úprimne

🇨🇳 诚实地 (chéngshí de)

🇸🇮 pošteno

🇮🇸 heiðarlega

🇰🇿 шын ниетпен

🇬🇪 პატიოსნად (p'at'iosnad)

🇦🇿 dürüst

🇲🇽 honestamente

Word origin

The word 'honestly' originated from the Middle English word 'honeste' which means honor, respect, or dignity. Over time, the word evolved to represent truthfulness, sincerity, and integrity. The adverb 'honestly' has been used in the English language for centuries to convey a sense of truth and genuineness in communication.

See also: dishonest, dishonestly, dishonesty, honesty.