(adv) (used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that, Syn. candidly, frankly, Example:honestly, I don't believe it; candidly, I think she doesn't have a conscience; frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn
(adv) in an honest manner, Syn. aboveboard, Ant. dishonestly, Example:in he can't get it honestly, he is willing to steal it; was known for dealing aboveboard in everything
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English (GCIDE) v.0.53 Collaborative International Dictionary (GCIDE)
2. In an honest manner; as, a contract honestly made; to live honestly; to speak honestly. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
To come honestly by. (a)To get honestly.(b)A circumlocution for to inherit; as, to come honestly by a feature, a mental trait, a peculiarity. [ 1913 Webster ]