honest

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈɒnɛst/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈɑnɛst/

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Adjective

Positive honest

Comparative more honest

Superlative most honest

1. If you are honest, you do not hide the truth; you don't lie, cheat, or steal.
   • Synonym: true
   • Antonyms: dishonest and false

   My parents were quite honest with me about things to do with sex.

   My father is a very straight, very honest man; everyone trusts him.

Related words

• honestly
• honesty