honestly
Used to say that you are telling the truth and not lying.
Used to emphasize that what is being said is true and not intended to deceive.
Used to show strong feeling like surprise or anger about something.
Used for emphasis or to express surprise, annoyance, or disbelief.
- Base: honestly
- Plural: honestlies
honestly speaking
1introducing a truthful statement formally
Used when you want to say something in an honest way.
- Honestly speaking, I don't think he's ready for the job.
- Honestly speaking, this is my first time here.
quite honestly
1emphasizing truthfulness strongly
Used to show that you are saying exactly what you think or feel.
- Quite honestly, I think this plan will fail.
- It was, quite honestly, the best day of my life.
to be honest
1Introducing a truthful statement
Used before saying what you really think or feel.
- To be honest, I don't like this movie much.
- To be honest, I was surprised by the result.
to be honest
1said to be frank
Use this to say your true opinion.
- To be honest, I don’t really like this movie.
- I’m tired, to be honest.
- To be honest, I forgot about the meeting.
- To be honest, I am nervous.
to be honest
2introducing a frank statement
used before you say something that is true, especially if it may be surprising, very direct, or not polite.
- To be honest, I don't really like this restaurant.
- It wasn't a great game, to be honest.
- To be honest, I was scared when the plane started to shake.
to be honest
3introducing a truthful statement
Used before saying something that is true, even if it may be surprising or not what someone wants to hear.
- To be honest, I didn’t enjoy the party.
- I was a bit nervous, to be honest.