ehrlich — meaning in English
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English meaning
- chivalrous adj Showing old-fashioned courtesy and gallantry, especially in the way a man treats women.
- equitable adj Fair and just, especially in treating people according to what they need or deserve.
- frank adj Honest and direct, even if the truth is blunt or uncomfortable.
- honest adj Telling the truth and not inclined to lie, cheat, or steal.
- honestly adv In a truthful, sincere manner.
- truly adv In accordance with fact; accurately or honestly.
- upstanding adj Honest, respectable, and morally reliable.
Senses
ehrlich is used for these senses in English:
- above-board In open sight; without trick, concealment, or deception. [First attested in the late 16th century.]
- chivalrous (of a man) Honourable, especially to women; gallant.
- equitable Fair, just, or impartial.
- frank Honest, especially in a manner that seems slightly blunt; candid; not reserved or disguised.
- honest (of a person or institution) Scrupulous with regard to telling the truth; not given to swindling, lying, or fraud; upright.
- honestly (manner) In an honest manner.
- truly (modal) Honestly, genuinely, in fact, really.
- upstanding Honest; reputable; respectable.