honestly — In a truthful, sincere manner without deception or fraud. Used to emphasize the truthfulness of a statement or opinion.
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: In a truthful, sincere manner without deception or fraud. Used to emphasize the truthfulness of a statement or opinion.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɑːnɪstli/
Korean meaning: 솔직히, 정직하게
Korean pronunciation: 아-니스트-리 (강세: 아)
Example Sentences
- Honestly, your cooking tastes like you used a chemistry set instead of a kitchen.
- I honestly thought the meeting would never end.
- Honestly, I can't tell if you're being serious or just pretending to be a unicorn.
honestly
ADVERB//ˈɑːnɪstli//
In a truthful, sincere manner without deception or fraud. Used to emphasize the truthfulness of a statement or opinion.
In a truthful, sincere manner without deception or fraud. Used to emphasize the truthfulness of a statement or opinion.
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She chose honesty over modesty, and truth moved hearts!
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Origin
From Middle English, formed by adding the adverb suffix -ly to 'honest.' The word 'honest' comes from Latin 'honestus' meaning 'honorable' or 'respectable.'
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“Honestly, your cooking tastes like you used a chemistry set instead of a kitchen.”
“I honestly thought the meeting would never end.”
“Honestly, I can't tell if you're being serious or just pretending to be a unicorn.”
“She honestly admitted her mistake to the boss.”
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