Definitions for honestly
ˈɒn ɪst lihon·est·ly

Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. honestly, candidly, frankly(adverb)

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

   "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. honestly, aboveboard(adverb)

   in an honest manner

   "in he can't get it honestly, he is willing to steal it"; "was known for dealing aboveboard in everything"

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1. honestly(Adverb)

   In an honest manner.

   He answered the questions honestly.

2. honestly(Adverb)

   Frankly.

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

Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Honestly(adverb)

   honorably; becomingly; decently

2. Honestly(adverb)

   in an honest manner; as, a contract honestly made; to live honestly; to speak honestly

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1. Honestly

   "Honestly" is a song by Zwan. It was the first single from their album, Mary Star of the Sea. The song was written by Billy Corgan. The B-side "Number of the Beast" was used in the opening credits of the 2002 film Spun by director Jonas Åkerlund.

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1. honestly

   Song lyrics by honestly -- Explore a large variety of song lyrics performed by honestly on the Lyrics.com website.

British National Corpus

1. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'honestly' in Written Corpus Frequency: #1557

2. Adverbs Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'honestly' in Adverbs Frequency: #356

Anagrams for honestly »

1. on the sly

How to pronounce honestly?

1. 

   Alex

   US English

   

   Daniel

   British

   

   Karen

   Australian

   

   Veena

   Indian

How to say honestly in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of honestly in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of honestly in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of honestly in a Sentence

1. Mitch Landrieu:

   I think I am. Honestly.

2. Kellyanne Conway:

   Honestly, where is the shame ?

3. Buck Holly:

   They honestly think it’s fun.

4. Bellhops CEO Luke Marklin:

   I am honestly blown away by him.

5. Rachel Lee:

   Quite honestly, I do feel suicidal.

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