Associations to the word «Honestly»

Wiktionary

HONESTLY, adverb. (manner) In an honest manner.
HONESTLY, adverb. (speech act) Frankly.
HONESTLY, interjection. Used to express exasperation, dismay, etc.

Dictionary definition

HONESTLY, adverb. (used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that; "honestly, I don't believe it"; "candidly, I think she doesn't have a conscience"; "frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn".
HONESTLY, adverb. In an honest manner; "in he can't get it honestly, he is willing to steal it"; "was known for dealing aboveboard in everything".

Wise words

We cannot always control our thoughts, but we can control our words, and repetition impresses the subconscious, and we are then master of the situation.
Florence Scovel Shinn