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Honestly vs Seriously - What's the difference?

honestly | seriously |

In manner terms the difference between honestly and seriously

is that honestly is in an honest manner while seriously is in a serious or literal manner.

In speech act terms the difference between honestly and seriously

is that honestly is frankly while seriously is Used to call back to a previous point, either in disbelief or emphasis

As an interjection honestly

is Used to express exasperation, dismay, etc.

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

    seriously

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • (manner) In a serious or literal manner.
    • He was hoping that we would take him seriously .
    ''Jimmy jokingly called Bob a doofus. Bob took the insult seriously .
  • (speech act) (Used to attempt to introduce a serious point in a less serious conversation)
    • Now, seriously , why did you forget to feed the cat today?
  • (speech act)
    • You baked 10 cakes. Seriously , why did you do that?

    Derived terms

    * srsly (abbreviation) English manner adverbs English speech-act adverbs