honest
Pronunciation:
/ˈɒnɪst//ˈɑnɪst/verb
Definitions
To adorn or grace; to honour; to make becoming, appropriate, or honourable.
adjective
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(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.
(of a statement) True, especially as far as is known by the person making the statement; fair; unbiased.
Example: an honest account of events
In good faith; without malice.
Example: an honest mistake
(of a measurement device) Accurate.
Example: an honest scale
adverb
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Honestly; really.
Example: It wasn’t my fault, honest.