honest
/ˈɒnɪst//ˈɑnɪst/
verb
- 1
To adorn or grace; to honour; to make becoming, appropriate, or honourable.
adjective
- 1
(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.”
- 2
(of a statement) True, especially as far as is known by the person making the statement; fair; unbiased.
“an honest account of events”
- 3
In good faith; without malice.
“an honest mistake”
- 4
(of a measurement device) Accurate.
“an honest scale”
- 5
Authentic; full.
“an honest day’s work”
- 6
Earned or acquired in a fair manner.
“an honest dollar”
- 7
Open; frank.
“an honest countenance”
- 8
Decent; honourable; suitable; becoming.
- 9
Chaste; faithful; virtuous.
Antonyms
adverb
- 1
Honestly; really.
“It wasn’t my fault, honest.”
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