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honestly

/on-ist-lee/US // ˈɒn ɪst li //UK // (ˈɒnɪstlɪ) //

坦白说,诚实地讲,诚实地,诚实地说是

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adv.副词 adverb
  1. 1
    • : in an honest, truthful, or sincere manner: Parents are encouraged to speak honestly with their kids about drugs and alcohol.
    • : actually; truly: She was honestly surprised that he’d remembered their anniversary at all.
interj.感叹词 interjection
  1. 1
    • : : Honestly! I want to finish this work, and you keep interrupting.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Examples

  • If it still doesn’t work out, at least you can look your kids in the eye and honestly say you did your best.

  • I honestly don’t know anyone out there right now with the reach that Joe Rogan has.

  • I really, honestly didn’t think I would get pregnant so fast.

  • This honestly seems to be the way things are headed, with practically every smartphone company also manufacturing their own headphones.

  • Ready or not — and honestly, it’s cool if you’re not — the 2021 NHL season is here.

  • That was honestly the scariest thing about putting the show to bed.

  • That was honestly the scariest thing about putting it to bed.

  • Why he must address the multiple rape accusations against him honestly—and immediately.

  • When I would say no, he would be honestly surprised that I would say no!

  • Whether it did so naively or cynically, I honestly do not know.

  • While this reaction lasted he laughed away the evidence, and honestly believed he was exaggerating trifles.

  • She has been with us a great deal—she has no idea what is going on—and I can't honestly say that she chatters any less than usual.

  • Whichever one is selected it should be fairly and honestly handled by my method.

  • (Holding out his hand) Good-bye, Bob, and—quite honestly—good luck.

  • He was honestly glad of the lad's return, being always somewhat anxious over his long absences.