HONESTY - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

the quality of being honest

Categories: Righteousness

Meaning 2

Part of speech: Noun

southeastern European plant cultivated for its fragrant purplish flowers and round flat papery silver-white seedpods that are used for indoor decoration

Categories: Herb, Herbaceous plant

Synonyms

Satin flower, Money plant, Silver dollar, Satinpod, Lunaria annua

Antonyms

Dishonesty

🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)

The word "honesty" comes from Old French honesté, which comes from Middle English honeste.

🔗 Related Words

honest – A related word in the same word family.

y – A related word in the same word family.

🧩 Fun Fact

The Norman Conquest of 1066 brought thousands of French words into English overnight.

🎵 Words that Rhyme with Honesty