Honestly Meaning in English

word · lemma: honest

US

/ˈɑnəsɫi/

AH-nuhst-lee

UK

/ˈɒnɪstli/

O-nist-lee

التعريف

In an honest and truthful way. It is also often used in conversation to show that you are giving your real opinion or feeling.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

Often appears at the start of a sentence: 'Honestly, ...' to add emphasis or frankness. It can sound direct, emotional, or slightly critical depending on tone. Different from 'honestly' meaning simply 'in a truthful way,' as in 'She answered honestly.'

• Spanish: honestamente - sinceramente
• Portuguese (BR): honestamente - sinceramente
• Portuguese (PT): honestamente - sinceramente
• Chinese (Simplified): 老实说 - 诚实地
• Chinese (Traditional): 老實說 - 誠實地
• Hindi: ईमानदारी से - सच कहूँ तो
• Arabic: بصراحة - بصدق
• Bengali: সত্যি করে - খোলাখুলি ভাবে
• Russian: честно - по правде
• Japanese: 正直に - 本当に
• Vietnamese: thành thật mà nói - một cách trung thực
• Korean: 솔직히 - 정직하게
• Turkish: dürüstçe - açıkçası
• Urdu: ایمانداری سے - سچ میں
• Indonesian: jujur - sejujurnya

جمل نموذجية

He answered honestly when I asked about the mistake.

basic

Honestly, I don't like this color.

basic

Please tell me honestly if you need help.

basic

Honestly, that was the best meal I've had in months.

natural

I can't honestly say I was surprised by the news.

natural

Honestly, if they cancel again, I'm not going.

natural