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honest

/ˈɒnɪst/

verb

Meaning

  • To adorn or grace; to honour; to make becoming, appropriate, or honourable.

adjective

Meaning

  • (of a person or institution) Scrupulous with regard to telling the truth; not given to swindling, lying, or fraud; upright.

    "We’re the most honest people you will ever come across."

  • (of a statement) True, especially as far as is known by the person making the statement; fair; unbiased.

    "an honest account of events"

  • In good faith; without malice.

    "an honest mistake"

  • (of a measurement device) Accurate.

    "an honest scale"

  • Authentic; full.

    "an honest day’s work"

  • Earned or acquired in a fair manner.

    "an honest dollar"

  • Open; frank.

    "an honest countenance"

  • Decent; honourable; suitable; becoming.

  • Chaste; faithful; virtuous.

adverb

Meaning

  • Honestly; really.

    "It wasn’t my fault, honest."