frankly

frank·ly

adverb \ˈfraŋ-klē\

: in an honest and direct way

Full Definition of FRANKLY

1

:  in a frank manner <spoke frankly>

2

:  in truth :  indeed <frankly, I don't know>

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Examples of FRANKLY

1. You can speak frankly to us.
2. <frankly, I'd rather stay at home than go to the movies tonight>

First Known Use of FRANKLY

1537

Related to FRANKLY

Synonyms

admittedly, forsooth, actually, honestly, indeed, really, truly, truthfully, verily

Related Words

absolutely, certainly, indisputably, indubitably, positively, realistically, undoubtedly, unquestionably, veritably

Rhymes with FRANKLY

blankly, dankly, lankly, rankly