honestly meaning and definition

HONESTLY adverb

Definition of honestly (adverb)

1. (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"
   • synonyms: candidly, frankly
2. in an honest manner
   • "in he can't get it honestly, he is willing to steal it"; "was known for dealing aboveboard in everything"
   • synonyms: aboveboard
   • antonym: deceitfully