honestly as in (used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that

• "honestly, I don't believe it"
• "candidly, I think she doesn't have a conscience"
• "frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn"

Synonyms

• candidly(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
• frankly(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that

honestly as in in an honest manner

• "in he can't get it honestly, he is willing to steal it"
• "was known for dealing aboveboard in everything"

Synonyms

• aboveboardin an honest manner; without concealment or deception