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Rhetorical vs Honestly - What's the difference?

rhetorical | honestly |

As an adjective rhetorical

is part of or similar to rhetoric, which is the use of language as a means to persuade.

As an adverb honestly is

(manner) in an honest manner.

As an interjection honestly is

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rhetorical

English

Adjective

(-)
  • Part of or similar to rhetoric, which is the use of language as a means to persuade.
    • A rhetorical question , for example, is one used merely to make a point, with no response expected.
  • Not earnest, or presented only for the purpose of an argument

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    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