​. always telling the truth, and never stealing or cheating. an honest man/woman · ​. not hiding the truth about something · ​showing an honest mind or attitude.

1always telling the truth, and never stealing or cheating an honest man/woman opposite dishonest · 2not hiding the truth about something an honest answer honest ...

​used to state a fact or an opinion that, though true, may seem disappointing. The book isn't, in all honesty, as good as I expected. In all honesty ...

There are 16 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word honest, four of which are labelled obsolete. See 'Meaning & use' for definitions, usage, and quotation ...

There are four meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb honest. See 'Meaning & use' for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. This word is now obsolete ...

(informal) used to show that you disapprove of something and are irritated by it Honestly! What will they think of next? See honestly in the Oxford Advanced ...

​used to emphasize that what you are saying is true, however surprising it may seem. I didn't tell anyone, honestly! I honestly can't remember a thing about ...

used to state a fact or an opinion that, though true, may seem disappointing The book isn't, in all honesty, as good as I expected.

Honest broker an impartial mediator in international, industrial, or other disputes. Recorded from the late 19th century, the term is a translation of ...

Definition of honest-to-goodness adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, ...