1. in a truthful and sincere way
誠實地，真誠地
Please answer the question honestly.
請誠實地回答這個問題。
He spoke honestly about his past mistakes.
他真誠地談論了他過去的錯誤。
Honestly Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
honestly
adverb
快速理解
What does "Honestly" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Honestly"?
「honestly」主要表示誠實的態度或用於強調說話的真實性。
- 1
誠實地
EN: in a truthful and sincere way
翻譯: 以真實、誠懇的方式
- 2
坦白說（用於引導意見）
EN: used to emphasize that you are telling the truth or giving your sincere opinion
翻譯: 用於強調你講的是實話或真誠的意見
- 3
真的（表示強調或驚訝）
EN: used to emphasize a statement or to express surprise
翻譯: 用於強調某個陳述或表達驚訝
小提醒：注意「Honestly!」單獨使用時，常表示不耐煩或驚訝，例如：「Honestly! I told you three times already.」
發音（How to Pronounce "Honestly" in English）
How to pronounce "Honestly" in English?"Honestly" US vs UK pronunciation
點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。
Real-life Examples of "Honestly" from YouTube Videos
Michael Seibel - How to Plan an MVP
Y Combinator
“Um, this can either involve software or, honestly, we see startups just start with a landing page and a spreadsheet, Um, but most startups can start very, very fast.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Honestly"?How does "Honestly" change by context?
2. used to emphasize that you are telling the truth or giving your real opinion
（用於強調所說屬實或表達真實想法）說真的，老實說
Honestly, I don't think that's a good idea.
說真的，我不認為那是個好主意。
I honestly believe she is the best candidate for the job.
我真心相信她是這份工作的最佳人選。
3. in a fair and morally correct way
正直地，光明正大地
He earned his money honestly through hard work.
他通過辛勤工作，光明正大地賺取金錢。
The company is committed to competing honestly in the market.
該公司致力於在市場上進行正當競爭。
4. used to express mild annoyance or disbelief
（表示輕微惱怒或不相信）真是的
Honestly! Can't you be quiet for just five minutes?
真是的！你就不能安靜個五分鐘嗎？
Oh, honestly! I told you not to touch that.
唉，真是的！我告訴過你不要碰那個。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Honestly"?How to make natural sentences with "Honestly"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| honestly + clause | 誠實地說，老實說 | Honestly, I don't think that's a good idea. (老實說，我不認為那是個好主意。) |
| to be honest (with you) + clause | 坦白跟你說 | To be honest, I was a bit disappointed. (坦白跟你說，我有點失望。) |
| speak/tell honestly | 誠實地說出 | You should tell him honestly how you feel. (你應該誠實地告訴他你的感受。) |
| answer/respond honestly | 誠實地回答 | Please answer the question honestly. (請誠實地回答這個問題。) |
| live/act honestly | 誠實地生活/行事 | He tries to live honestly and with integrity. (他努力誠實且正直地生活。) |
用法說明
How is "Honestly" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Honestly"?
honestly 在句中的位置
- 強調動詞或形容詞：當
honestly用來修飾句中的主要動詞或形容詞時，通常直接放在該詞前面。 - 強調整個句子：當
honestly用來表達說話者對整個陳述的真實性時，常放在句首或句末，並用逗號隔開。 - 與其他副詞的順序：在有多個副詞修飾語時，
honestly通常放在方式副詞的位置，即在動詞之後或賓語之前。 - 用於問句：在問句中，
honestly常放在句首或助動詞之後，以加強詢問的真誠度。
對比例句： EN: I can honestly say I did my best. 翻譯: 我可以誠實地說，我已盡了全力。
EN:Honestly, I have no idea where she went.
翻譯:說真的，我不知道她去哪裡了。
總結建議
一般來說，若要強調說話的真實性，將 honestly 置於句首並用逗號隔開是最常見且自然的用法。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Honestly" and similar words?How to choose "Honestly" vs alternatives?
honestly vs frankly
「honestly」強調說話內容的真實性與誠實度，常用於表達個人真實感受或事實陳述。而「frankly」則強調說話方式的坦率與直接，有時帶有直言不諱、不拐彎抹角的語氣，可能用於表達批評或令人不快的真相。
honestly vs truly
「honestly」通常用於口語，強調說話者主觀的誠實態度或真實感受。而「truly」則更正式，強調客觀事實的真實性或狀態的完全性，常用於書面語或正式場合。
honestly vs sincerely
「honestly」用於日常對話，表示誠實地說出想法或事實。而「sincerely」語氣更正式、莊重，常用於書信結尾或表達深刻、真摯的情感，較少用於隨意對話中。
口語用法
How is "Honestly" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Honestly"?
引述
用於引述或轉述他人的話，表示「說實話」、「坦白說」。 EN: Honestly, I don't think he's coming. 翻譯: 說實話，我覺得他不會來了。
EN:"Honestly, I've never seen anything like it," she said.
翻譯:她說：「老實說，我從沒見過這樣的事。」
語氣強調
用於加強語氣，表達真誠、驚訝或不耐煩，有時並非字面上的「誠實」。 EN: I honestly have no idea where your keys are. 翻譯: 我真的完全不知道你的鑰匙在哪裡。
EN:Honestly! Can you stop making that noise?
翻譯:拜託！你能不能別再發出那個聲音了？
停頓填充
在對話中作為思考時的填充詞，類似「嗯…」、「那個…」，用來緩和語氣或爭取時間。 EN: How do I feel about it? Honestly... it's complicated. 翻譯: 我對這件事的感覺？嗯…這很複雜。
EN:Honestly, I'm not sure what the best option is.
翻譯:這個嘛，我不確定最好的選擇是什麼。
注意：在正式書寫（如學術論文、商業報告）中，應避免將 "honestly" 用作語氣強調或填充詞，以保持文體的嚴謹與客觀。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Honestly"?What fixed phrases with "Honestly" should I remember?
speak honestly
verb + honestly
誠實地說，坦白地說
answer honestly
verb + honestly
誠實地回答
honestly believe
honestly + verb
真心相信，誠摯地認為
honestly don't know
honestly + negative auxiliary + verb
真的不知道
to be honest
phrase (sentence adverb)
老實說，坦白講
quite honestly
adverb phrase (sentence adverb)
非常坦白地說
say honestly
verb + honestly
誠實地說
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Honestly"?Which "Honestly" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×He is an honestly man.
✓He is an honest man.
"Honestly" 是副詞，用來修飾動詞、形容詞或其他副詞，不能修飾名詞。修飾名詞 "man" 應該使用形容詞 "honest"。
×Honestly I think you should go.
✓Honestly, I think you should go.
當 "honestly" 作為句子副詞，用來表達說話者的態度或評論整句話時，通常後面需要加逗號與主句隔開。
×Please answer me truthfully and honestly.
✓Please answer me honestly.
"Honestly" 本身已包含「誠實地、說實話地」的意思，與 "truthfully" 意思重複，在一般語境中擇一使用即可，除非特別強調。
×To be honestly, I didn't like the movie.
✓To be honest, I didn't like the movie.
固定片語 "to be honest" 中的 "honest" 是形容詞，用來描述主語 "I" 的狀態，因此不能用副詞 "honestly" 替換。
×I think honestly you are right.
✓I honestly think you are right.
副詞 "honestly" 修飾動詞 "think" 時，通常放在助動詞之後、主要動詞之前（如 I honestly think），或放在句首/句尾作為評注。放在 "think" 和其受詞子句之間不自然。
×He filled out the form honestly. (想要表達：『說真的，他填了表格。』)
✓Honestly, he filled out the form.
"He filled out the form honestly." 意思是「他以誠實的方式填寫表格」（例如沒說謊）。如果想表達的是對整個陳述的評論（『說真的/老實講，他填了表格』），應將 "honestly" 作為句子副詞放在句首。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Honestly"?What are tense/participle forms of "Honestly"?