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honestly

'ɒnistli5 senses · 174 ms
Level B1Oxford 3000
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adv/ˈɒn.ɪst.li//ˈɑ.nɪst.li//ˈɑ.nəst.li/
  1. 1

    In an honest manner.

    • He answered the questions honestly.
  2. 2

    Frankly, to be honest.

    • Honestly, I didn't believe a word she said.
  3. 3

    Expresses mild surprise or hesitation about one's own conclusion.informal

    • Alright, can I play, like, here at least? Maybe ENTIA?, I guess ENTIA. Or INIA?, maybe just INIA honestly, for 29. I think that's better than ENTIA here, the T seems pretty valuable, I really want to try to bingo.

syn. candidly · outright · earnestly · for real · for realsies · forthcomingly · frankly · genuinely · honestly · legitimately · no cap · openly

ant. falsely

intj/ˈɒn.ɪst.li//ˈɑ.nɪst.li//ˈɑ.nəst.li/
  1. 1

    Used to express exasperation, dismay, etc.

    • Honestly! I want to finish this work and you keep interrupting.

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