frankly.
In a frank or candid manner, especially in a way that may seem too open, excessively honest, or slightly blunt.
Meaning & usage
In a frank or candid manner, especially in a way that may seem too open, excessively honest, or slightly blunt.
to speak frankly
He spoke frankly about the economy.
In truth, to tell the truth.
Most of what they said was, frankly, a pack of lies.
To a degree large enough as to be plainly evident.
frankly septic
frankly psychotic
Where this word comes from
Etymology tree English frank Middle English -ly English -ly English frankly From frank + -ly.
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