honest
//ˈɒn.ɪst//
Forms
- Comparative
- more honest
- Superlative
- most honest
- Comparative
- more honest
- Superlative
- most honest
Definitions
1.Scrupulous with regard to telling the truth; not given to swindling, lying, or fraud; upright.
- We’re the most honest people you will ever come across.
2.True, especially as far as is known by the person making the statement; fair; unbiased.
- I want to be an honest person.
3.In good faith; without malice.
- I want to be an honest person.
4.Accurate.
- I want to be an honest person.
1.Honestly; really.(colloquial)
- It wasn’t my fault, honest.
Frequency
Overall
Common· #1907
By learning goal
- Everyday conversation
- Uncommon
- General reading & writing
- Common
- Academic
- Rare
- Literature
- Rare
Related words
Word family
Etymology
From Middle English honest, honeste (“honourable, appropriate, excellent”), from Old French honeste, from Latin honestus, from honor.
For the verb, see Latin honestāre (“to clothe or adorn with honour”), and compare French honester.