Honestly

Pronunciation: /ɑnɪstli/

Definitions of honestly

noun the quality of being honest; integrity

Example Sentences

A1 Honestly, I don't like broccoli.

A2 She always speaks honestly about her feelings.

B1 His honesty is one of his best qualities.

B2 To be honest, I'm not sure if I can make it to the meeting.

C1 The honesty of his words was refreshing.

C2 Her honesty in the matter was commendable.

adverb used to emphasize that what is being said is true or sincere

Example Sentences

A1 Honestly, I don't like broccoli.

A2 Honestly, I think this movie is boring.

B1 Honestly, I believe we should invest in renewable energy.

B2 Honestly, I have to admit that I made a mistake.

C1 Honestly, I have never seen such dedication in a team before.

C2 Honestly, I can't imagine a world without music.

Examples of honestly in a Sentence

formal Honestly, I believe that transparency is key in any business relationship.

informal Honestly, I don't think he's telling the truth about what happened.

slang Honestly, I'm not feeling this party. Let's bounce.

figurative Honestly, the weight of the world feels like it's on my shoulders right now.

Grammatical Forms of honestly

• past tense: honestly
• plural: honestly
• comparative: more honestly
• superlative: most honestly
• present tense: honestly
• future tense: will honestly
• perfect tense: have honestly
• continuous tense: is honestly
• singular: honestly
• positive degree: honestly
• infinitive: to honestly
• gerund: honestly
• participle: honestly

Origin and Evolution of honestly

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'honestly' originated from the Middle English word 'honeste', which came from the Old French word 'honeste' meaning honorable or decent.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'honestly' has evolved to not only mean honorable or decent, but also to convey sincerity, truthfulness, and straightforwardness in speech or actions.