[adverb] (used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that; "honestly, I don't believe it"; "candidly, I think she doesn't have a conscience"; "frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn" Synonyms:candidly, frankly
[adverb] in an honest manner; "in he can't get it honestly, he is willing to steal it"; "was known for dealing aboveboard in everything" Synonyms:aboveboard