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

The higher-end Sprout Pi also supports streaming via Spotify and Apple Music, plus apps, which, honestly, kind of misses the point. — Terrence O'Brien, The Verge, 14 Oct. 2026

Taken together, the rules that made up the Way offered a code of conduct for daring greatly, assessing yourself honestly and avoiding idiotic risk. — Daniel Duane, New York Times, 14 Oct. 2026

The slip-ons have a clog-like feel, but the low-profile silhouette looks so luxurious—honestly, they could be mistaken for The Row. — Melony Forcier, InStyle, 11 Oct. 2026

And no style is over $100, which honestly feels impossible these days. — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 9 Oct. 2026