Synonyms of frankly

frankly

adverb

ˈfraŋ-klē 

as in honestly

to tell the truth

frankly, I'd rather stay at home than go to the movies tonight

Synonyms & Similar Words

• honestly
• actually
• really
• indeed
• truthfully
• admittedly
• certainly
• in fact
• absolutely
• truly
• as a matter of fact
• positively
• to be sure
• in truth
• in reality
• in actuality
• undoubtedly
• verily
• in point of fact
• realistically
• unquestionably
• forsooth
• indisputably
• indubitably
• veritably

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of frankly

The diabolical is ambiguous and often frankly sexy; the ridiculous is not. — Literary Hub, 18 Sep. 2026

Your parents really aren’t that interested in the racing scenes or, frankly, the medical stuff. — Josh Gondelman, New Yorker, 17 Sep. 2026

That leaves Tim Weah, whose 2026 World Cup was frankly forgettable. — Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026

Republican House members were being asked to pay $25,000 for convention tickets and lodging, according to people familiar with the situation and granted anonymity to speak frankly about the private arrangement. — Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2026