"honest" meaning in English

See honest in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

IPA: /ˈɒnɛst/ [UK], /ˈɑnɛst/ [US] Audio: en-us-honest.ogg [US] Forms: honest [positive], more honest [comparative], most honest [superlative]
Head templates: {{adj|more=true}} [POS TABLE]
  1. If you are honest, you do not hide the truth; you don't lie, cheat, or steal. Synonyms: true
    Sense id: simple-honest-en-adj-utP6ZFTl
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