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

After a minute, surveillance helicopters could be heard overhead, the spectacle of sheer joy mixing with the vibes of assassination-worthy leaders in a surreal and, frankly, slightly uncomfortable way. — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 2 July 2026

This book about a couple in complex crisis creates a sense of political alienation that The Drama frankly dances around. — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 2 July 2026

The result is a bed that looks tidy and composed rather than slept-in—artfully arranged, and frankly, a little pleased with its own posture. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 1 July 2026

Use Campaign Checkpoints To Improve Performance Too often, there are workflow aspects in campaigns that could have been optimized or frankly don't offer much impact. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026