Meaning of honestly in English

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Adverb
honestly
Definitions
1. (used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
Examples
- « 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. in an honest manner
Examples
- « in he can't get it honestly, he is willing to steal it »
- « was known for dealing aboveboard in everything »
Antonyms

Famous quotes

« Read the Bible. Work hard and honestly. And don't complain. »
Billy Graham
« I am afraid we must make the world honest before we can honestly say to our children that honesty is the best policy. »
George Bernard Shaw
« Honestly, I'm cool with everyone, and people pick up on that. I'd say, 'I'm not gay, but it's all good.' It's kind of like going to Paris when you don't know the language some Americans get into trouble over there, but I'm just like, 'Sorry, I don't speak French.' »
Dylan McDermott
« Don't think your dreams don't come true, because they do. You'd better be careful what you wish for. And I truly and honestly - one day I am doing the 'Beaver' show and I said, 'This is the show I have always wanted to do.' »
Barbara Billingsley
« I have too much respect for the characters I play to make them anything but as real as they can possibly be. I have a great deal of respect for all of them, otherwise I wouldn't do them. And I don't want to screw them by not portraying them honestly. »
Kyra Sedgwick