honestly

UK
/ˈɒn.ɪst.li/
US
/ˈɑː.nɪst.li/

Translations

honestlyadverb
UK
/ˈɒn.ɪst.li/
US
/ˈɑː.nɪst.li/
Honestly, I didn't expect to see you here.
Честно, я не ожидал увидеть тебя здесь.
honestlyinterjection
UK
/ˈɒn.ɪst.li/
US
/ˈɑː.nɪst.li/
Used as a standalone exclamation to express annoyance, surprise, or impatience.
Synonyms
To be honest!
No kidding!
I swear!
Believe me!

Definitions

honestlyadverb
In a truthful, sincere, or frank manner.
She spoke honestly about her feelings during the meeting.
Used to emphasize the truthfulness of a statement.
Honestly, I didn't expect the movie to be so good.
honestlyinterjection
An exclamation expressing annoyance, impatience, or surprise.
Honestly! Will you two stop arguing for a minute?