frankly
frank·ly
adverb \ˈfraŋ-klē\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
- You can speak frankly to us.
- <frankly, I'd rather stay at home than go to the movies tonight>
First Known Use of FRANKLY
1537
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- Synonyms
- admittedly, forsooth, actually, honestly, indeed, really, truly, truthfully, verily
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