honestly.
In an honest manner.
Meaning & usage
In an honest manner.
He answered the questions honestly.
Frankly, to be honest.
Honestly, I didn't believe a word she said.
Expresses mild surprise or hesitation about one's own conclusion.
Where this word comes from
From Middle English honestly, honestlyche, honestliche, equivalent to honest + -ly.
Used to express exasperation, dismay, etc.
Honestly! I want to finish this work and you keep interrupting.
Where this word comes from
From Middle English honestly, honestlyche, honestliche, equivalent to honest + -ly.
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