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: truthful; ethical; fair; not lying or cheating. See examples of honest used in a sentence.

She's completely honest. I'd like you to give me an honest answer / your honest opinion. He had an honest face (= he looked like he could be trusted).

Diogenes Searching for an Honest Man, attributed to J. H. W. Tischbein (c. 1780) Honesty or truthfulness is a facet of moral character that connotes positive and virtuous attributes such as …

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. I know she's honest and reliable. She fought honestly for a just cause and …

Define honest. honest synonyms, honest pronunciation, honest translation, English dictionary definition of honest. adj. 1. Marked by or displaying integrity; upright: an honest lawyer.

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