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frankly Synonyms

Another word for frankly

Choosing another word for frankly depends on context, so the 11 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

In an open, honest, and direct manner, without hiding one's true thoughts or feelings.

Usage Example

"The committee members spoke candidly about the financial challenges facing the institution."

Strongest
candidly
honestly
openly
bluntly
Strong
plainly
directly
forthrightly
sincerely

• adverb (Context 2)

In truth; used as a sentence modifier to emphasize that one is stating a candid or potentially unwelcome opinion.

Usage Example

"honestly, the proposed schedule does not leave enough time for thorough testing."

Strongest
honestly
candidly
truthfully
Strong
admittedly
genuinely

Opposites of frankly

The opposite of frankly shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

evasively
guardedly
indirectly
secretively
insincerely
deceitfully
See all opposites of frankly

• Nearby Words

frankincense
frankland
franklin
frankly
frankness
franks
frantic

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Frankly. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/frankly
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