HONESTLY


Meaning of HONESTLY in English

/ ˈɒnɪstli; NAmE ˈɑːn-/ adverb

1.

in an honest way :

I can't believe he got that money honestly.

SYN dishonestly

2.

used to emphasize that what you are saying is true, however surprising it may seem :

I didn't tell anyone, honestly!

I honestly can't remember a thing about last night.

You can't honestly expect me to believe that!

3.

( informal ) used to show that you disapprove of sth and are irritated by it :

Honestly! Whatever will they think of next?

Oxford Advanced Learner's English Dictionary.      Оксфордский английский словарь для изучающик язык на продвинутом уровне.