honestly

Adverb

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

• (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
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  aboveboard , candidly , frankly
• Antonyms: 
  dishonestly , venally , deceitfully