Synonyms for honestly
ˈɒn ɪst lihon·est·ly

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1. honestlyinterjection

   Synonyms:
   really

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1. honestly, candidly, franklyadverb

   (used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that

   "honestly, I don't believe it"; "candidly, I think she doesn't have a conscience"; "frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn"

   Synonyms:
   candidly, frankly, aboveboard

   Antonyms:
   venally, dishonestly, deceitfully

2. honestly, aboveboardadverb

   in an honest manner

   "in he can't get it honestly, he is willing to steal it"; "was known for dealing aboveboard in everything"

   Synonyms:
   candidly, frankly, aboveboard

   Antonyms:
   dishonestly, deceitfully, venally

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1. List of paraphrases for "honestly":

   frankly, sincerely, truthfully, honest, really, candidly, honesty, fairly, openly, genuinely, honourably, truly

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1. Humberto Castillejos:

   The presentation of the declarations of millions and millions of Mexicans who ... earn their living honestly would in no way help combat corruption.

2. Vincent Maggio:

   I really had nothing else to do that day, and someone needed help. It’s that simple, when the help request popped up on my reddit feed, I was actively trying to think of something to do that day that would be fun but let me avoid the crowds. The [poster] did me a favor honestly.

3. Mike Yastrzemski:

   Honestly, it was all about not trying to fend them off.

4. Nekia Dodd:

   I honestly didn’t think that was going to happen, i do appreciate that they have honored my request of removing the ride, but I am still without a son. I guess if I put numbers on it, it is 25% of closure.

5. Tom Duncan:

   There was so much time left, i honestly thought that he would implode.