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Honestly

see synonyms of honestly

Adverb

1. candidly, frankly, honestly

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

Example Sentences:
'honestly, I don't believe it'
'candidly, I think she doesn't have a conscience'
'frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn'

2. aboveboard, honestly

in an honest manner

Example Sentences:
'in he can't get it honestly, he is willing to steal it'
'was known for dealing aboveboard in everything'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Honestly

see synonyms of honestly
adverb
1. 
in an honest manner
2. 
(intensifier)
I honestly don't believe it
exclamation
3. 
an expression of disgust, surprise, etc

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Honestly

see synonyms of honestly
adverb
1. 
in an honest manner
2. 
truly; really
used as an intensive
honestly, it is so

Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition. Copyright © 2010 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved.

Honestly

see synonyms of honestly
adv.
1. In an honest manner.
2. Used as an intensive: I honestly don't care.
interj.
Used to express mild disapproval or dismay: Honestly! Look at the mess you've made.

The American Heritage ® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition copyright ©2018 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

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