Definition

The highest degree of being truthful and sincere, without deceit or fraud.

Example

She is the honestest person I know, always telling the truth even when it's difficult.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Do you think he is the honestest person in our group?

I would agree, he always tells the truth no matter what.

Yeah, it’s refreshing to have someone so honestest around us.

Definitely! It makes our conversations feel more genuine.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Honestest is formed from "honest" (from Latin "honestus", meaning honorable or respectable) and the superlative suffix "-est" (meaning most). The word "honestest" means the most honest or the highest degree of honesty.

Memory Tip

Think of 'honest' meaning honorable, and when you add '-est', it indicates the highest level of that quality — so 'honestest' means the most honorable.

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