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Honest

verb
/ˈɒnɪst/
Word Frequency: 15.9

Definitions

1.verbTo adorn or grace; to honour; to make becoming, appropriate, or honourable.
2.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."
3.adjective(of a statement) True, especially as far as is known by the person making the statement; fair; unbiased.
"an honest account of events"
4.adjectiveIn good faith; without malice.
"an honest mistake"
5.adjective(of a measurement device) Accurate.
"an honest scale"
6.adjectiveAuthentic; full.
"an honest day’s work"
7.adjectiveEarned or acquired in a fair manner.
"an honest dollar"
8.adjectiveOpen; frank.
"an honest countenance"
9.adjectiveDecent; honourable; suitable; becoming.
10.adjectiveChaste; faithful; virtuous.
11.adverbHonestly; really.
"It wasn’t my fault, honest."

Synonyms

sinceretruthfulveracioustrustytrustworthydependablereliabletruehonorablestraightdownrightopen

Antonyms

dishonest

Rhymes With

dishonestpianistfaunistwannest
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