honest

🇬🇧 UK/'ɒnist/🇺🇸 US
NGSL 3kB1

Definitions

adj.

Truthful and not likely to lie, cheat, or deceive; fair and sincere

诚实的,坦诚的,正直的

adv.

Honestly; really (used for emphasis)

说真的,真的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
honestother
=honest

Common Collocations

  • 1.honest opinion诚实的意见
  • 2.honest mistake诚实的错误
  • 3.be honest坦诚

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    She's an honest person who always tells the truth.

  • 2.

    To be honest, I didn't enjoy the movie very much.

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