frankly

frank·ly

adv \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

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

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Rhymes with FRANKLY

blankly, dankly, lankly, rankly