honestly in English: In a way that tells the truth; used to show that you really mean what you say. (adverb)

Translation

In a way that tells the truth; used to show that you really mean what you say.

Word origin

From honest, from Latin honestus meaning worthy of respect, plus the ending -ly.

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At the start of a sentence, "honestly" shows you mean it.

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Here "honestly" means in a truthful way.

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"Honestly" asks for the truth, not a kind answer.

honest

Always telling the truth and not stealing or cheating.

truth

What is true and real, not made up.

truly

In a real and honest way; used to make what you say stronger.

tell

To give information to someone using words.

lie

Something said that is not true.

frankly

In an open and honest way, even if the truth is not nice.

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