B1adverbspokenlanguage
US/ˈɑː.nɪst.li/
UK/ˈɒn.ɪst.li/
used to say you are telling the truth, or to show you are annoyed; also in an honest way
In context
Honestly, I don't mind where we eat, you choose.
Sorry, I honestly thought the meeting was tomorrow afternoon.
Oh, honestly! Who left the milk out of the fridge again?
Words that go with honestly
adverb + verb
- honestly believeI honestly believe she'll be a great manager.
- honestly thinkDo you honestly think he'll pay you back?
verb + adverb
- answer honestlyPlease answer the questions honestly.
- speak honestlyCan I speak honestly about the project?
adverb + adjective
- quite honestlyQuite honestly, the food was terrible.