Honestly vs. Truthfully

Honestly vs. Truthfully — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Honestly and Truthfully

Honestlyadverb

(manner) In an honest manner.

He answered the questions honestly.

Truthfullyadverb

(manner) In a truthful manner

He spoke truthfully.

Honestlyadverb

Frankly, to be honest.

Honestly, I didn't believe a word she said.

Truthfullyadverb

Frankly.

Truthfully, I didn't suspect a thing.

Honestlyinterjection

Used to express exasperation, dismay, etc.

Honestly! I want to finish this work and you keep interrupting.

Truthfullyadverb

with truth;

I told him truthfully that I had just returned from my vacationhe answered the question as truthfully as he could
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Honestlyadverb

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

honestly, I don't believe itcandidly, I think she doesn't have a consciencefrankly, my dear, I don't give a damn

Honestlyadverb

in an honest manner;

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