Definition & Meaning of "frankly"in English

frankly

used when expressing an honest opinion, even though that might upset someone

truthfully

Grammatical Information

Examples

Frankly, the project is behind schedule and needs urgent attention.

in a manner that is direct and honest

bluffly

bluntly

candidly

directly

flat

Examples

She spoke frankly about her concerns regarding the project's timeline.

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