honestly adv

1 (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" [syn: candidly, frankly]

2 in an honest manner; "in he can't get it honestly, he is willing to steal it"; "was known for dealing aboveboard in everything" [syn: aboveboard] [ant: dishonestly]

English

Adverb

1. In an honest manner.

Honestly is the American glam metal band Stryper's fifth single and their highest charting single on The Billboard Hot 100. "Honestly" became one of the most-requested songs on MTV. and "Honestly" is Stryper's best-known song, peaking at #32 on the Top 40 charts.

The single was released in several different formats, including 12" inch & 7" vinyl singles, as well as cassette singles.

"Honestly" is a power ballad, a love song that the vocalist Michael Sweet wrote for his wife Kyle Sweet. The critics typically described the song as overtly syrupy or sugary.

Track listing

1. Honestly
2. Sing-Along Song
3. Loving You (Live in Japan)

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