hon|est

hon|est
hon|est «ON ihst», adjective, adverb.
–adj.
1. not lying, cheating, or stealing; fair and upright; truthful: »

He was an honest man.

SYNONYM(S): just, incorruptible.
2. obtained by fair means; without lying, cheating, or stealing: »

honest profits.

3. not hiding one's real nature; frank; open: »

She has an honest face.

SYNONYM(S): sincere, candid, ingenuous.
4. not mixed with something of less value; genuine; pure: »

Stores should sell honest goods.

5. bringing honor; creditable; commendable: »

Provide things honest in the sight of all men (Romans 12:17).

6. = respectable. (Cf. ↑respectable)
7. Archaic. chaste; virtuous: »

Wives may be merry, and yet honest too (Shakespeare).

–adv.
1. Informal. truly; really: »

“Tell me, Joe—honest now, old feller—did I do it?” (Mark Twain).

2. Archaic. in an honest manner; honestly: »

As I have ever found thee honest true (Shakespeare).

╂[< Old French honeste, learned borrowing from Latin honestus honorable, decent, respected < honōs, -ōris honor]

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