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Clearly vs Honestly - What's the difference?

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In manner terms the difference between clearly and honestly

is that clearly is in a clear manner while honestly is in an honest manner.

As an interjection honestly is

Used to express exasperation, dismay, etc.

clearly

English

Adverb

(en-adv)
  • (manner) In a clear manner.
    • He enunciated every syllable clearly .''
  • (modal) Without a doubt; obviously.
    • Clearly , the judge erred in his opinion.
  • * {{quote-news
    • , year=2011 , date=December 10 , author=David Ornstein , title=Arsenal 1 - 0 Everton , work=BBC Sport citation , page= , passage=While Gunners boss Arsene Wenger had warned his players against letting the pre-match festivities distract them from the task at hand, they clearly struggled for fluency early on.}}
  • (degree) To a degree clearly discernible.
    • He was clearly wrong on all points but one.

    Anagrams

    * English degree adverbs English manner adverbs English modal adverbs English words suffixed with -ly

    honestly

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • (manner) In an honest manner.
    • He answered the questions honestly .
  • (speech act) Frankly.
    • Honestly , I didn't believe a word she said.

    Interjection

    (en interjection)
    • Honestly! I want to finish this work and you keep interrupting.

    Synonyms

    * really

    Anagrams

    * English manner adverbs English speech-act adverbs