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

“The government role is extremely important and one that they haven’t been successfully fulfilling, quite frankly,” Woods said, arguing that his company must balance its environmental responsibilities with earning profits for their shareholders.

From Salon

"In 2018-19 it was paying £1.6 billion more in wages than the other major European leagues. Ten years previously it was £567m more, so the gap had grown by a billion, which is frankly extraordinary."

From BBC

It was a way to burn off stress during that difficult period and, frankly, to fill the hours I’d otherwise be spending solo at home, on the heels of a breakup.

From Los Angeles Times

"This was a movement like nobody's ever seen before, and frankly, this was, I believe, the greatest political movement of all time," Trump told a crowd of supporters.

From Salon

Some will take issue with that since “The Daily Show” host grounds his satire in fact and, frankly, it's easier to be one of his fans.

From Salon