honest

B1
Pronunciation
/ˈɒnɪst/
/ˈɑnɪst/
Verb
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

To adorn or grace; to honour; to make becoming, appropriate, or honourable.

Adjective
9 definition(s)
1 Definition

(of a person or institution) Scrupulous with regard to telling the truth; not given to swindling, lying, or fraud; upright.

Example Sentences
  • We’re the most honest people you will ever come across.
2 Definition

(of a statement) True, especially as far as is known by the person making the statement; fair; unbiased.

Example Sentences
  • an honest account of events
3 Definition

In good faith; without malice.

Example Sentences
  • an honest mistake
4 Definition

(of a measurement device) Accurate.

Example Sentences
  • an honest scale
5 Definition

Authentic; full.

Example Sentences
  • an honest day’s work
6 Definition

Earned or acquired in a fair manner.

Example Sentences
  • an honest dollar
7 Definition

Open; frank.

Example Sentences
  • an honest countenance
8 Definition

Decent; honourable; suitable; becoming.

9 Definition

Chaste; faithful; virtuous.

Adverb
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

Honestly; really.

Example Sentences
  • It wasn’t my fault, honest.