frankly Meaning, Definition & Usage
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adverb (used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
candidly; honestly.
- honestly, I don't believe it
- candidly, I think she doesn't have a conscience
- frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn
WordNet
Frank"ly adverb
Definitions
In a frank manner; freely. Very frankly he confessed his treasons. Shak.
Syn. -- Openly; ingenuously; plainly; unreservedly; undisguisedly; sincerely; candidly; artlessly; freely; readily; unhesitatingly; liberally; willingly.