honestly

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Pronunciation

• (GA) IPA: /ˈɑnɪstli/
• (RP) IPA: /ˈɒnɪstli/

Adverb

honestly

1. (manner) In an honest manner.

   He answered the questions honestly.

2. (speech act) Frankly, to be honest.

   Honestly, I didn't believe a word she said.

Synonyms

• (honest manner) candidly, sincerely, truthfully; see also Thesaurus:honestly
• (frankly) as a matter of fact, in point of fact, in truth; see also Thesaurus:actually

Translations

• French: honnêtement, franchement
• German: ehrlich
• Italian: onestamente
• Portuguese: honestamente
• Russian: че́стно
• Spanish: honestamente, francamente

Interjection

1. Used to express exasperation, dismay, etc.

   Honestly! I want to finish this work and you keep interrupting.

Synonyms

• really

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