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 is another case where the $1,791 monthlies cover little besides your taxes, which, honestly, is not so bad a deal. — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 2 Nov. 2026

Anker and its family of gadget brands have started the holiday party early, and honestly, there’s a lot to get excited about. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 2 Nov. 2026

The bills tackle a growing threat to the industry, as several states have proposed or passed laws that require manufacturers to more honestly acknowledge the challenges of recycling plastic. — Lisa Song, ProPublica, 29 Oct. 2026

Her talent and open mindedness to try different things is honestly incredible. — Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 28 Oct. 2026