Honestly
Honestly adverb - To tell the truth.
Usage example: honestly, I haven't the slightest idea what you're talking about
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Synonyms for Honestly
Really is a synonym for honestly in exclamation topic. In some cases you can use "Really" instead the word "Honestly" as an adverb or a interjection or an adjective, when it comes to topics like in fact, no kidding, truthfully. popular alternative
Really
Really adverb - To tell the truth.
Usage example: well, really, I'd rather go to the movies than go to dinner
Honestly is a synonym for really in in fact topic. You can use "Honestly" instead the word "Really" as an adverb or a interjection or an adjective, if it concerns topics such as genuinely, no kidding, without a doubt. popular alternative
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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Although it's portrayed fairly positively, with the doctors honestly trying to be gentle with the patients, even if they don't really have the tools to help them.
Source: Literature / Gemma Doyle - The fic hints that this is how Ranma is such a Chick Magnet Yukari: You know, I honestly can't tell if Senpai is really good with girls, or really bad with them.
Source: Fan Fic / Big Human On Campus - It was a rather fictionalized account of Laika the real dog (but still containing some truth), and she honestly had some really tough stuff going through.
Source: Tear Jerker / Comic Books
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