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Definition of honestly adverb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

honestly

adverb
 
/ˈɒnɪstli/
 
/ˈɑːnɪstli/
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  1. in an honest way
    • I can't believe he got that money honestly.
    opposite dishonestly
  2. used to emphasize that what you are saying is true, however surprising it may seem
    • I didn't tell anyone, honestly!
    • I honestly can't remember a thing about last night.
    • You can't honestly expect me to believe that!
  3. (informal) used to show that you think something is bad and are annoyed by it
    • Honestly! Whatever will they think of next?
See honestly in the Oxford Advanced American DictionarySee honestly in the Oxford Learner's Dictionary of Academic English
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