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hon⋅est⋅ly

[on-ist-lee]
–adverb
1. in an honest manner.
2. with honesty.
–interjection
3. (used to express mild exasperation, disbelief, dismay, etc.): Honestly! I want to finish this work and you keep interrupting.

Origin:
1300–50; ME. See honest, -ly
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hon·est·ly   (ŏn'ĭst-lē)   
adv.  
  1. In an honest manner.

  2. Used as an intensive: I honestly don't care.

interj.  Used to express mild disapproval or dismay: Honestly! Look at the mess you've made.
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