Synonyms of honestly

honestly

adverb

ˈä-nəst-lē 

as in frankly

to tell the truth

honestly, I haven't the slightest idea what you're talking about

Synonyms & Similar Words

• frankly
• actually
• really
• indeed
• truthfully
• certainly
• absolutely
• truly
• admittedly
• positively
• in fact
• to be sure
• as a matter of fact
• in reality
• in truth
• undoubtedly
• in actuality
• verily
• realistically
• in point of fact
• unquestionably
• forsooth
• indisputably
• indubitably
• veritably

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of honestly

And honestly, there might not be anything cozier during a night game than a slice of warm apple pie and a spot on the couch. — Danielle Bouchard, Martha Stewart, 26 Sep. 2026

Trust must be earned at the dais, by members who debate respectfully, explain themselves honestly and treat neighbors as neighbors. — Miami Herald Staff, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026

Writing that Season 7 premiere script was truly one of the, honestly, toughest processes for me personally as a writer. — Katie Campione, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2026

So even, having that and having Dev and Jelly fight so hard for me and put their game so much on the line for me off the strength of three days just says something in itself, honestly. — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Sep. 2026