ETYM Old Eng. honest, onest, Old Fren. honeste, oneste, French honnęte, Latin honestus, from honos, honor, honor. Related to Honor.
1. Marked by truth or sincerity.
2. Not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent; SYN. honorable.
3. Without dissimulation; frank.
4. Without pretensions.
ETYM French honorable, Latin honorabilis.
(Alternate spelling: honourable).
1. Showing or characterized by honor and integrity; SYN. honourable.
2. Used as a title of respect; SYN. honourable.
1. In an honorable manner; SYN. uprightly.
2. With honor; SYN. honourably.