| word | honest |
|---|---|
| definition | adjective If you describe someone as honest, you mean that they always tell the truth, and do not try to deceive people or break the law . My dad was the most honest man I ever met. I know she's honest and reliable. She fought honestly for a just cause and for freedom. If you are honest in a particular situation, you tell the complete truth or give your sincere opinion, even if this is not very pleasant . I was honest about what I was doing. He had been honest with her and she had tricked him! What do you think of the school, in your honest opinion? It came as a shock to hear an old friend speak so honestly about Ted. adverb You say ' honest ' before or after a statement to emphasize that you are telling the truth and that you want people to believe you. I'm not sure, honest. |
| inflections | honestlyhonestly |
| cefr-level | B1 |
Tags: oxford5k::cefr-level:b1
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