Associations to the word «Honestly»

Wiktionary

HONESTLY, adverb. (manner) In an honest manner.
HONESTLY, adverb. (speech act) Frankly.
HONESTLY, interjection. Used to express exasperation, dismay, etc.

Dictionary definition

HONESTLY, adverb. (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".
HONESTLY, adverb. In an honest manner; "in he can't get it honestly, he is willing to steal it"; "was known for dealing aboveboard in everything".

Wise words

A word is not a crystal, transparent and unchanged; it is the skin of a living thought and may vary greatly in color and content according to the circumstances and time in which it is used.
Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.