honestly

• Adverb, das verwendet wird, um die Wahrhaftigkeit, Aufrichtigkeit oder Offenheit einer Aussage zu betonen. Es kann ein Verb im Sinne von 'auf ehrliche Weise' näher bestimmen oder als einleitendes Wort dienen, um eine ehrliche Meinung oder ein Geständnis des Sprechers auszudrücken.

An adverb used to emphasize truthfulness, sincerity, or frankness in speech. It can modify a verb to mean 'in an honest manner' or be used as a sentence adverb to express the speaker's genuine opinion or admission.

1. Truthfully or sincerelyA2formal

   In a truthful, sincere, and straightforward manner.

   Ehrlich

   • She answered the question honestly.
   • He honestly admitted his mistake.
   • Please speak honestly about your feelings.

   Synonymecandidlyforthrightlyfranklygenuinelyopenlyplainlyreallysincerelystraightforwardlytruthfully

   Antonymedeceitfullydishonestlyfalselyhypocriticallyinsincerely

2. Used for emphasisB1informal

   Used to emphasize that what you are saying is true, often expressing frustration or surprise.

   Ehrlich gesagt

   • Honestly, I don't know what happened.
   • I honestly thought you would be here earlier.
   • Honestly, this is the best pizza I've ever had.

   Synonymeactuallyfranklyindeedreallyseriouslytruly