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Honestly and Truthfully Definitions

Honestly

In an honest manner.

Truthfully

Consistently telling the truth; honest.

Honestly

Used as an intensive
I honestly don't care.

Truthfully

Corresponding to reality; true.

Honestly

Used to express mild disapproval or dismay
Honestly! Look at the mess you've made.
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Truthfully

(manner) In a truthful manner
He spoke truthfully.

Honestly

(manner) In an honest manner.
He answered the questions honestly.

Truthfully

Frankly.
Truthfully, I didn't suspect a thing.

Honestly

Frankly, to be honest.
Honestly, I didn't believe a word she said.

Truthfully

With truth;
I told him truthfully that I had just returned from my vacation
He answered the question as truthfully as he could
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Honestly

Used to express exasperation, dismay, etc.
Honestly! I want to finish this work and you keep interrupting.

Honestly

Honorably; becomingly; decently.

Honestly

In an honest manner; as, a contract honestly made; to live honestly; to speak honestly.

Honestly

(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that;
Honestly, I don't believe it
Candidly, I think she doesn't have a conscience
Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn

Honestly

In an honest manner;
In he can't get it honestly, he is willing to steal it
Was known for dealing aboveboard in everything

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