honestly (B1)
adverb
Pronunciation: /ˈɒnɪstli/
Definition
In a truthful, sincere, or fair way.
Examples
He answered the questions honestly.
She was honest with me about her feelings.
To be honest, I don't think that's a good idea.
How to Use honestly
- honestly, (collocation)
- Used at the beginning of a sentence to introduce a personal opinion or a statement of fact, often implying directness. — "Honestly, I don't think that's a good idea."
- to be honest (idiom)
- Used to introduce a remark that you think might be surprising or unpleasant for the listener. — "To be honest, I found the movie quite boring."
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