| honest |
| 1. adj. (of a person or institution) Scrupulous with regard to telling the truth; not given to swindling, lying, or fraud; upright. | |
| We're the most honest people you will ever come across. | |
| 2. adj. (of a statement) True, especially as far as is known by the person making the statement; fair; unbiased. | |
| an honest account of events; honest reporting | |
| 3. adj. In good faith; without malice. | |
| an honest mistake | |
| 4. adj. (of a measurement device) Accurate. | |
| an honest scale | |
| 5. adj. Authentic; full. | |
| an honest day's work | |
| 6. adj. Earned or acquired in a fair manner. | |
| an honest dollar | |
| 7. adj. Open; frank. | |
| an honest countenance | |
| 8. adj. (obsolete) Decent; honourable; suitable; becoming. | |
| 9. adj. (obsolete) Chaste; faithful; virtuous. | |
| 10. v. (obsolete) To adorn or grace; to honour; to make becoming, appropriate, or honourable. | |
| 11. adv. (colloquial) Honestly; really. | |
| It wasn’t my fault, honest. | |
| reputable |
| 1. adj. Having a good reputation; honourable. | |
| He was a reputable businessman. | |
| respectable |
| 1. adj. Deserving respect. | |
| His accomplishments, morals, loyalty, and stature make him a respectable person. | |
| 2. adj. Decent; satisfactory. | |
| Turn up to the interview wearing something respectable. She plays a respectable game of chess. He got a respectable B+ on his last exam. | |
| 3. adj. Moderately well-to-do. | |
