Honest Man

Pronunciation: /ˈɑnɪst mæn/

Definitions of honest man

noun a person who is truthful and sincere in their actions and words

Example Sentences

A1 An honest man always tells the truth.

A2 I trust him because he is an honest man.

B1 The community respected him for being an honest man.

B2 He was known as an honest man who never deceived anyone.

C1 His reputation as an honest man preceded him wherever he went.

C2 In a world full of deceit, finding an honest man is rare and valuable.

Examples of honest man in a Sentence

formal He was known in the community as an honest man who always kept his word.

informal Everyone trusted him because he was just a straight-up honest man.

slang That dude is a real stand-up guy, a true honest man.

figurative His integrity shone like a beacon, proving he was indeed an honest man.

Grammatical Forms of honest man

• past tense: was an honest man
• plural: honest men
• comparative: more honest man
• superlative: most honest man
• present tense: is an honest man
• future tense: will be an honest man
• perfect tense: has been an honest man
• continuous tense: is being an honest man
• singular: an honest man
• positive degree: honest man
• infinitive: to be an honest man
• gerund: being an honest man
• participle: an honest man

Origin and Evolution of honest man

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French and Latin

Story behind the word: The term 'honest man' originated in medieval Europe, likely derived from Old French and Latin roots.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a person of integrity and good moral character, the term 'honest man' has evolved to represent someone who is truthful, trustworthy, and honorable in their actions and dealings.