Merriam-Webster's Collegiate® Dictionary, 11th Edition
HONEST
I. adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin honestus honorable, from honos, honor honor
Date: 14th century
1. free from fraud or deception ; legitimate , truthful , genuine , real , humble , plain ,
2. reputable , respectable , good , worthy , creditable , praiseworthy ,
4. marked by integrity, marked by free, forthright, and sincere expression ; frank , innocent , simple , see: upright
II. adverb
Date: 1596
in an honest manner ; honestly , with all sincerity