Frankly — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adverb /ˈfraŋ-klē/ frank·ly

Meaning & Definition of Frankly

Frankly (adverb)

  1. in a frank manner
  2. in truth, indeed

Frankly (adverb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to tell the truth

    "frankly, I'd rather stay at home than go to the movies tonight"

    similar: actually, admittedly, forsooth, honestly, indeed, really, truly, truthfully, verily, as a matter of fact, in actuality, in fact, in point of fact, in reality, in truth, to be sure
    related: absolutely, certainly, indisputably, indubitably, positively, realistically, undoubtedly, unquestionably, veritably

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Frankly

The most common words with a similar meaning to Frankly:

actually, admittedly, forsooth, honestly, indeed, really, truly, truthfully, verily, as a matter of fact, in actuality, in fact, in point of fact, in reality, in truth, to be sure

Related Words for Frankly

absolutely, certainly, indisputably, indubitably, positively, realistically, undoubtedly, unquestionably, veritably

Origin & Etymology of Frankly

First known use: 1537

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Frankly

Frequently Asked Questions about Frankly

What does "Frankly" mean?

"Frankly" means in a frank manner. As an adverb, it is defined as: in a frank manner.

What is another word for "Frankly"?

Other words for "Frankly" include actually, admittedly, forsooth, honestly, indeed, really, truly and truthfully. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Frankly" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Frankly"?

There are 25 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Frankly". Common alternatives include actually, admittedly, forsooth, honestly, indeed, really, truly, truthfully, verily and as a matter of fact.

How do you use "Frankly" in a sentence?

Examples of "Frankly" in a sentence: "frankly, I'd rather stay at home than go to the movies tonight".

Is "Frankly" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Frankly" is an adverb.

Is "Frankly" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C1-level word, "Frankly" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Frankly"?

"Frankly" is pronounced /ˈfraŋ-klē/ and divided into syllables as frank·ly.

What is the origin of the word "Frankly"?

First known use: 1537.