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Meaning of honest

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

honest

Pronunciation:/ˈɒnɪst//ˈɑnɪst/

verb

Definitions

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

adjective

Definitions

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

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

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

    Example: an honest account of events

  3. In good faith; without malice.

    Example: an honest mistake

  4. (of a measurement device) Accurate.

    Example: an honest scale

adverb

Definitions

  1. Honestly; really.

    Example: It wasn’t my fault, honest.