HONEST-TO-GOODNESS Synonyms
There are 5 hypernyms of the phrase honest-to-goodness. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for HONEST-TO-GOODNESS
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authentic | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • conforming to fact and therefore worthy of belief • not counterfeit or copied | ||||||||
dependable | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • worthy of reliance or trust adjective satellite • worthy of being depended on • consistent in performance or behavior • financially safe | ||||||||
genuine | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • not fake or counterfeit adjective satellite • not pretended; sincerely felt or expressed • being or reflecting the essential or genuine character of something | ||||||||
heartfelt | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • sincerely earnest | ||||||||
real | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory • no less than what is stated; worthy of the name • of, relating to, or representing an amount that is corrected for inflation • having substance or capable of being treated as fact; not imaginary noun • any rational or irrational number • the basic unit of money in Brazil; equal to 100 centavos • an old small silver Spanish coin adverb • used to give emphasis adjective satellite • not to be taken lightly • capable of being treated as fact • being or reflecting the essential or genuine character of something • (of property) fixed or immovable • coinciding with reality | ||||||||
reliable | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • worthy of reliance or trust adjective satellite • worthy of being depended on • conforming to fact and therefore worthy of belief | ||||||||
sincere | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • open and genuine; not deceitful adjective satellite • characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions | ||||||||
true | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • consistent with fact or reality; not false • expressing or given to expressing the truth noun • proper alignment; the property possessed by something that is in correct or proper alignment adverb • as acknowledged adjective satellite • accurately placed or thrown • devoted (sometimes fanatically) to a cause or concept or truth • conforming to definitive criteria • worthy of being depended on • not pretended; sincerely felt or expressed • rightly so called • determined with reference to the earth's axis rather than the magnetic poles • having a legally established claim • in tune; accurate in pitch • accurately fitted; level verb • make level, square, balanced, or concentric | ||||||||
trustworthy | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • worthy of trust or belief adjective satellite • taking responsibility for one's conduct and obligations | ||||||||
bona fide | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • undertaken in good faith • not counterfeit or copied | ||||||||
sure-enough | adverbadv | |||||||
adjective satellite • (used informally especially for emphasis) real or genuine | ||||||||
honest-to-god | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • (used informally especially for emphasis) real or genuine |