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honestly

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hon·est·ly  (nst-l)
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.

honestly
Adverb
1. in an honest manner
2. truly: honestly, that's all I can recall
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adv.1.honestly - (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"
intensifier, intensive - a modifier that has little meaning except to intensify the meaning it modifies; "`up' in `finished up' is an intensifier"; "`honestly' in `I honestly don't know' is an intensifier"
2.honestlyhonestly - in an honest manner; "in he can't get it honestly, he is willing to steal it"; "was known for dealing aboveboard in everything"
deceitfully, dishonestly, venally - in a corrupt and deceitful manner; "he acted dishonestly when he gave the contract to his best friend"

honestly
adverb 1. ethically, legitimately, legally, in good faith, on the level (informal) lawfully, honourably, by fair means, with clean hands
adverb 2. frankly, plainly, candidly, straight (out), truthfully, to your face, in plain English, in all sincerity
Translations
honestly [ˈɔnɪstlɪ] advhonradamente; francamente, de verdad
honestly [ˈɔnɪstlɪ] honest advhonnêtement; franchement
honestly [ˈɔnɪstlɪ] honest adv (see adj) → ehrlich; redlich; aufrichtig
honestly [ˈɔnɪstlɪ] advonestamente; sinceramente


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The dishonest, if they act honestly, get no credit.
I cannot honestly add that I lament what has happened.
I offer no apologies for any departures from the usual style of travel- writing that may be charged against me--for I think I have seen with impartial eyes, and I am sure I have written at least honestly, whether wisely or not.
 
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