HONESTLY in a Sentence
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256 example sentences for HONESTLY, such as:
1. Live a noble and honest life.
2. Only that which is honestly got is gain.
3. He is the wise man who is the honest man.
4. One honest word is better than two oaths.
5. He was honest enough to admit his mistake.
2. Only that which is honestly got is gain.
3. He is the wise man who is the honest man.
4. One honest word is better than two oaths.
5. He was honest enough to admit his mistake.
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Meanings and Examples of HONESTLY
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honestly
ad. (used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
ad. in an honest manner
Classic Sentence: (210 in 15 pages)
1 She had intimated, however, that he didn't come by them honestly.
2 Certainly he never came by all that money honestly in these hard times.
3 Half the money is honestly mine," he continued, "honestly made with the aid of honest Union patriots who were willing to sell out the Union behind its back--for one-hundred-per-cent profit on their goods.
4 But honestly, she thinks I'm made of money.
5 We saw opportunity in the ruin of a civilization and we made the most of our opportunity, some honestly, some shadily, and we are still making the most of it.
6 Pitty would probably make matters worse, for she honestly mourned Frank.
7 Meanwhile she could honestly be proud of the skill with which she had adapted herself to somewhat delicate conditions.
8 But still, if they come to me honestly, as man to man, I'll talk things over with them.
9 They honestly believed the race should fit itself for government, and when that should be done, the objection to race participation in politics would be removed.
10 I had to do something; and, honestly, I don't think I've been one of the worst.
11 My friends," said he, speaking to them plainly and in all honestly, "I am not in favour of killing Telemachus.
12 It was, on the contrary, exactly calculated to make her understand her own wishes; and never had she so honestly felt that she could have loved him, as now, when all love must be vain.
13 Elizabeth honestly and heartily expressed her delight in the prospect of their relationship.
14 You must be satisfied with such admiration as I can honestly give.
15 I know them to have been as honestly under my delusion as I myself.
Example Sentence: (46 in 4 pages)
1 Only that which is honestly got is gain.
2 He that liveth wickedly can hardly die honestly.
3 I appreciate your concern , but honestly, I'm fine.
4 We need to discuss disagreements honestly without papering over the cracks.
5 I honestly don't know how we'll manage now Keith's lost his job.
6 I will say I honestly think, even at the risk of offending people.
7 He was honest enough to admit his mistake.
8 Live a noble and honest life.
9 Although Bill has been in trouble with the police,he earns an honest penny these days by driving a van.
10 People need to know one another to be at their honest best.
11 I'd like you to give me an honest answer/your honest opinion.
12 The best that we find in our travel is an honest friend.
13 Truth is honest, truth is sure; Truth is strong and must endure.
14 One honest word is better than two oaths.
15 He is the wise man who is the honest man.