honestly

4 definitions • 7 examples

in a way that is honest:

They have always dealt honestly and fairly with their customers.

I can't honestly say what time I'll be home.

I'll do it tomorrow, honestly (= I promise that I will do it).

used to emphasize disapproval:

Honestly, you'd think she'd have asked you first!

used to emphasize that you are telling the truth:

I honestly don’t know what I did to upset her.

Honestly, I wish I had time to do more reading.

in a way that is truthful:

We always try to deal honestly with our customers.