honest
/ˈɒnɪst/
Dictionary
verb
- To adorn or grace; to honour; to make becoming, appropriate, or honourable.
adjective
- (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
- Honestly; really.
"It wasn’t my fault, honest."
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