honestly
adverb/ˈɒnɪstli/
/ˈɑːnɪstli/
- in an honest way
- I can't believe he got that money honestly.
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- used to emphasize that what you are saying is true, however surprising it may seem
- I didn't tell anyone, honestly!
- I honestly can't remember a thing about last night.
- You can't honestly expect me to believe that!
- (informal) used to show that you think something is bad and are annoyed by it
- Honestly! Whatever will they think of next?
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