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

This look features a deep red wine shade that’s perfect for fall and winter but honestly looks gorgeous any time of year. — Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 19 July 2026

If your kitchen could use a little refresh (and honestly, whose couldn’t) Amazon just gave you 15 great reasons to go ahead. — Sarah Scott, Southern Living, 16 July 2026

But when certainty is the one thing nobody can honestly offer, certainty gets invented. — Katrine Wallace, STAT, 15 July 2026

Since my job needs me on social media so much, this was honestly the most useful part. — Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 14 July 2026