Thesaurus results for HONESTLY

honestly

adverb

ˈä-nəst-lē

Definition of honestly

as in frankly

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

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Recent Examples of honestly The trio ransacks the house — and, honestly, appears to be having the time of their life — as the video goes on. — Shelby Stivale, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Aug. 2026 This will only lead to unproductive conflict − and, honestly, that's what a lot of narcissists want anyway. — Charles Trepany, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026 Parks honestly thinks the Crusaders have the chops to win back-to-back state titles. — Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026 Other commenters requested a coffee table book of Larsson's makeup, which is honestly a genius idea. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for honestly

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What about how police agencies understand criminality and risk can only be put on the table and frankly stated behind closed doors?

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Aug. 2026
The last time Harry Brook batted in a Test for England his performance was so chaotic, frenetic and, frankly, irresponsible that New Zealand’s players laughed at him.

— Paul Newman, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of frankly

Adverb

Do these classes actually help people process grief, rage and heartbreak?

— Sneha Dhandapani, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
The investments actually resulted in big losses, and Dillman falsely told investors that Block Bits cryptocurrency trading had led to significant profits, authorities said.

— Jason Green, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of actually

Adverb

Then the Valkyries really pressed their advantage with a prolific scoring start to the fourth, pushing the lead to 14 points midway through the period.

— Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026
The first hearings would find out what really happened aboard the Ford and the Abe.

— John Seiler, Oc Register, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of really

Adverb

Tacos at the waffle place, waffles at the chicken place; our cups indeed runneth over.

— AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 21 Aug. 2026
The idea is that as an operator mimes picking up a pile of rocks, the arm would generate a force in response, as if the operator could feel the heaviness of the rocks, confirming that the excavator is indeed picking them up.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 Aug. 2026

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