frankly

[frangk-lee]

adverb

1. in a frank manner; freely; candidly; openly; plainly.

   He presented his arguments frankly and objectively.

frankly

/ ˈfræŋklɪ /

adverb

1. (sentence modifier) in truth; to be honest

   frankly, I can't bear him

2. in a frank manner

Word History and Origins

Origin of frankly¹

First recorded in 1530–40; frank ¹ + -ly

Example Sentences

“That, frankly, is too late in the season. These decisions should have been made months ago, and HHS seems to be delaying that to as late as possible,” Dang said.

From Los Angeles Times

"But frankly it's very five years ago, which makes it more punishing."

From BBC

Having married young, she speaks frankly about the mismatch with her ex-husband and the lonely years that followed.

From BBC

"Contrary to your supporters' beliefs, you have not been a model prisoner and frankly, we find that a little disturbing," Barton said, bluntly telling him he now had "two options" for his future.

From BBC

In a speech at Rowan University in 2022, Ciattarelli put it bluntly: “Quite frankly, there’s no better way to put it. My team was too white.”

From Salon