[ˈɒnɪst], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- free of deceit; truthful and sincere
(e.g: I haven't been totally honest with you)


Phrases:
- make an honest woman of
- to be honest

Origin:
Middle English (originally in the sense ‘held in or deserving of honour’): via Old French from Latin honestus, from honos (see honour)

[ˈɒnɪst], (Adverb)

Definitions:
- used to persuade someone of the truth of something
(e.g: you'll like it when you get there, honest)


Phrases:
- make an honest woman of
- to be honest

Origin:
Middle English (originally in the sense ‘held in or deserving of honour’): via Old French from Latin honestus, from honos (see honour)