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honestly(dictionary)

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honestly adverb. ME.
[from HONEST + -LY2.]
In an honourable or respectful manner; worthily, decently. ME.
Practical Woodworking Honestly built in sound and suitable materials they have served several generations.
Chastely, virtuously. ME-L17.
With upright conduct; without fraud, by honest means; sincerely, fairly, openly. LME.
B. Jowett He does not like honestly to confess that he is talking nonsense.
b. Really, genuinely, in truth. As interjection also expr. exasperation. L19.
R. Lehmann It isn't amusing to be poor, darling. You wouldn't like it, honestly. Courier & Advertiser (Dundee) Honestly, some of these drivers should have their heads seen to!