Synonyms of honestly
54 similar words · 2 opposite words
Another word for honestly is sincerely. Other synonyms of honestly are literally, truly, truthfully, frankly and legitimately. The opposite of honestly is dishonestly.
Synonyms and similar words for honestly
adverbIn an honest manner.
- candidlyIn a candid manner; frankly.
- sincerelyIn a sincere or earnest manner; honestly.
- truthfullyIn a truthful manner.
adverbFrankly, to be honest.
- as a matter of factActually, in fact.
- in all honestyHonestly; in truth.
- in point of factActually.
- in truthTruthfully, to tell the truth, in fact.
- above a bitGreatly, very much.
- actually
- all things consideredDespite possible indications to the contrary.
- certainly
- come to think of itBy the way; now that I think about it; indicates something brought to mind.
- de factoIn actual use or existence, regardless of official or legal status.
- definitely
- de jureBy right; in accordance with or as deemed by the statute of the law, particularly as opposed to actual practice.
- fact isActually, in truth.
- franklyIn a frank or candid manner, especially in a way that may seem too open, excessively honest, or slightly blunt.
- in actualityIn fact; in truth.
- indubitablyIn a manner that leaves no possibility of doubt.
- in fact
- in realityIn real life, as opposed to online, play, make believe, or theory.
- indeed
- legitimatelyIn a legitimate manner, properly, fair and square.
- literallyWith phrasings that might normally be used or understood as figurative: truly; not figuratively; not as an idiom or...
- not gonna lie
- properly
- really
- right
- simplyFrankly.
- surely
- to be frankSynonym of frankly.
- to be honest
- TBH
- to tell the truthAn attestation to the truthfulness and frankness of an associated statement.
- trulyHonestly, genuinely, in fact, really.
- undoubtedlyWithout doubt; definitely.
- very muchWithout doubt; indeed.
- wis dialectal
- by right obsolete
- forsooth archaic, poeticUsed as an intensifier, often ironic: indeed, really, truthfully.
- in faith archaicReally, truly.
- soothfast obsoleteActually; truthfully.
- soothly archaicTruly, verily.
- verily archaicTruly; doubtless; honestly; in truth.
adverbMore synonyms
- outright
- earnestlyIn an earnest manner; being very sincere; putting forth genuine effort.
- for realGenuinely, truly.
- for realsies slangTruly, genuinely, actually.
- forthcominglyIn a forthcoming manner.
- genuinelyIn a genuine manner; truthfully, truly.
- no capUsed to emphasize that one is telling the truth.
- openlyIn an open manner; visibly.
- singlyHonestly; sincerely; simply.
- straight upTruthfully; honestly.
Opposite of honestly
adverbIn an honest manner.
- dishonestlyIn a dishonest manner.
adverbMore antonyms
- falselyIn a false manner.
Meaning of honestly
- adverb In an honest manner.
- adverb Frankly, to be honest.
- adverb Expresses mild surprise or hesitation about one's own conclusion.
honestly in other languages
Questions about synonyms of honestly
- What is another word for honestly?
- Honestly has 54 synonyms on Word.ws, such as sincerely, literally, truly, truthfully, frankly, legitimately, simply and singly.
- What is the opposite of honestly?
- The opposite of honestly is dishonestly. Other antonyms of honestly are falsely.
- What does honestly mean?
- Honestly means in an honest manner.
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