honest

Meanings

• adjective

  Free of deceit or fraud; sincere and trustworthy.

  - "An honest answer is always appreciated."
  - "The honest worker was rewarded for his dedication."

• adjective

  Giving or showing sincere and open feelings, reactions, or information.

  - "He was an honest man who never hid his emotions."
  - "The honest expression of joy on her face was contagious."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɑnɪst/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

dishonest

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with honest
Montage , lonely , pony , phony , money , drowsy

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Homonyms

Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

1. Honor (English) : A feeling of deep respect; a sense of pride in someone or something; a formal recognition of respect or distinction.
   

2. Honor (English) : To make (something) more beautiful, impressive, or worthy by adding decorations, awards, or other recognitions.
   

3. Home (English) : A place where one lives permanently, especially as a member of a family or household.
   

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Honor
   

2. hone
   

3. home
   

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Variants

List of all variants of honest that leads to same result
honest , honester , honestest , honest broker , honest brokers , honest living , honest mistake , honest-to-goodness , honest wage , honest with , honest with (someone) , honest with someone , earn an honest penny , earn/turn an honest penny , turn an honest penny , let's be honest

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Forms

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Honestly, I'm being totally honest, You're the most honest person I know

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Etymology

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From Old French onest, honesté, from Latin honestas, honor, worth, dignity, from honos, honor.

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Trivia

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1. The longest recorded honest lie lasted for 25 years.

2. The concept of 'honesty' is closely related to the development of language and the ability to communicate truthfully.

3. In ancient Greece, the goddess Iris was considered the personification of honesty.

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Related Concepts

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1. Truthfulness: The quality or state of being truthful; sincerity.

2. Integrity: The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness.

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Culture

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In literature, 'honest' is often used to describe characters who are sincere and truthful. In art, 'honest' portrayals can evoke feelings of trust and authenticity. In music, 'honest' lyrics can connect with listeners on a deep emotional level.

How to Memorize "honest"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person being honest by imagining a scale with truth on one side and deceit on the other. The honest person's side is weighted down with truth, while the deceitful person's side is light.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'honest' with the image of a mirror, reflecting truth and transparency.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the sentence: 'Honesty is the best policy'.

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