honestly

Meanings

• Adjective

  Speaking or acting in a truthful and open way.

  - "John was honestly surprised by the news."
  - "Sarah promised to give him an honestly answer."

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Synonyms

as a matter of fact , in point of fact , in truth , candidly , sincerely , truthfully , really

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with honestly
montantly , continually , constantly , maintainably , gainfully

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Variants

List of all variants of honestly that leads to same result
honestly

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Middle English onlhonest, from Old North French onest, from Latin honestas, from onus 'duty' + root of jus 'law'.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that 'honest' is also the name of a popular brand of household products?

2. In some cultures, honesty is considered a more important virtue than kindness.

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Related Concepts

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1. Truth: Truth is the state of being in accordance with fact or reality. Honesty is the practice of speaking or acting in accordance with that truth.

2. Sincerity: Sincerity refers to the genuine expression of feelings, thoughts, or intentions. Honesty and sincerity are closely related concepts.

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Culture

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The concept of honesty is a fundamental aspect of human morality and ethics. It is considered a virtue and is valued in various cultures and religions. Honesty is essential in building trust and maintaining healthy relationships. In literature, honesty is often portrayed as a noble trait, such as in the case of the honest thief or the honest soldier.

How to Memorize "honestly"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person being truthful and open in their actions and words.
   - Visualize a scale tipping towards truth and honesty.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'honestly' with the idea of truth and openness.
   - Associate the word with the feeling of trust and reliability.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in the phrase 'True and Open Heart' to remember the meaning of honestly.

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