Definition for HON'EST-LY

HON'EST-LY, adv. [on'estly.]

  1. Uprightly; justly; with integrity and fairness; as, a contract honestly made.
  2. With frank sincerity; without fraud or disguise; according to truth; as, to confess honestly one's real design.
  3. By upright means; with upright conduct; as, to live honestly.
  4. Chastely; with conjugal loyalty and fidelity.

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