Associations to the word «Frankly»

Wiktionary

FRANKLY, adverb. (manner) In a frank, open or (too) honest manner.
FRANKLY, adverb. (speech act) In truth, to tell the truth.

Dictionary definition

FRANKLY, adverb. (used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that; "honestly, I don't believe it"; "candidly, I think she doesn't have a conscience"; "frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn".

Wise words

A blow with a word strikes deeper than a blow with a sword.
Robert Burton