Associations to the word «Honestly»
Noun
Adjective
Verb
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
To use the same words is not a sufficient guarantee of
understanding; one must use the same words for the same
genus of inward experience; ultimately one must have one's
experiences in common.