frankly
Meaning
- In a frank or candid manner, especially in a way that may seem too open, excessively honest, or slightly blunt.
- In truth, to tell the truth.
- To a degree large enough as to be plainly evident.
Synonyms
without reserve
be honest
without concealment
according to the facts
not beating about the bush
without equivocation
out-spokenly
speak Tacheles
do some straight talking
is open
in all sincerity
Frequency
Hyphenated as
frank‧ly
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈfɹæŋkli/
Etymology
From frank + -ly.
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