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(of a person or institution) Scrupulous with regard to telling the truth; not given to swindling, lying, or fraud; upright.

(of a statement) True, especially as far as is known by the person making the statement; fair; unbiased.

In good faith; without malice.

(of a measurement device) Accurate.

Authentic; full.

Earned or acquired in a fair manner.

Open; frank.

(obsolete) Decent; honourable; suitable; becoming.

(obsolete) Chaste; faithful; virtuous.

(obsolete) To adorn or grace; to honour; to make becoming, appropriate, or honourable.

(colloquial) Honestly; really.