Honestly vs. Truthfully
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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 couldADVERTISEMENT
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 damnHonestlyadverb
in an honest manner;
in he can't get it honestly, he is willing to steal itwas known for dealing aboveboard in everything
