honest-to-goodness
honest-to-goodness · more honest-to-goodness · most honest-to-goodness
Real; genuineReal; genuine.
Meaning
1 senses(attributive)Real; genuine.
Is the clam chowder made with honest-to-goodness clams?
(used informally especially for emphasis) real or genuine
Forms
more honest-to-goodness, most honest-to-goodness| Comparative | more honest-to-goodness Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most honest-to-goodness Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- (used informally especially for emphasis) real or genuine:honest-to-godsure-enough
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form