The meaning of HONEST is free from fraud or deception : legitimate, truthful. How to use honest in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Honest.

HONEST definition: 1. telling the truth or able to be trusted and not likely to steal, cheat, or lie: 2. telling the…. Learn more.

HONEST meaning: 1. telling the truth or able to be trusted and not likely to steal, cheat, or lie: 2. telling the…. Learn more.

The adjective honest is perfect for describing someone who tells the truth. If you're always honest, it means you're truthful and sincere no matter what.

She's an honest person. Synonyms: just , honorable , fair , scrupulous , principled , moral , incorruptible , good , ethical , conscientious , veracious , truthful , trustworthy Antonyms: …

If you describe someone as honest, you mean that they always tell the truth, and do not try to deceive people or break the law. He is a very honest, decent man.

Definition of honest adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

There are 16 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word honest, four of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

1. honorable in principles, intentions, and actions; upright. 2. showing uprightness and fairness: honest dealings. 3. gained or obtained fairly: to earn an honest living. 4. sincere; frank; open: an honest face. 5. genuine or unadulterated: honest goods. 6. respectable; having a good reputation: an honest name.

HONEST meaning: 1 : good and truthful not lying, stealing, or cheating; 2 : showing or suggesting a good and truthful character