Synonyms of frankly

56 similar words

Another word for frankly is honestly. Other synonyms of frankly are literally, legitimately, bluntly, candidly and truthfully.

Synonyms and similar words for frankly

candidlyIn a candid manner; frankly.
forthcominglyIn a forthcoming manner.
honestlyFrankly, to be honest.
truthfullyFrankly.
bluntlyIn a blunt manner; without delicacy, or the usual forms of civility.
outright
earnestlyIn an earnest manner; being very sincere; putting forth genuine effort.
for realGenuinely, truly.
for realsies slangTruly, genuinely, actually.
genuinelyIn a genuine manner; truthfully, truly.
legitimatelyIn a legitimate manner, properly, fair and square.
no capUsed to emphasize that one is telling the truth.
openlyIn an open manner; visibly.
simplyFrankly.
sincerely
singly
straight up
truly

as a matter of factActually, in fact.
to be frankSynonym of frankly.
truth to tellActually; frankly; as a matter of fact.
above a bitGreatly, very much.
actually
all things consideredDespite possible indications to the contrary.
certainly
come to think of itBy the way; now that I think about it; indicates something brought to mind.
de factoIn actual use or existence, regardless of official or legal status.
definitely
de jureBy right; in accordance with or as deemed by the statute of the law, particularly as opposed to actual practice.
fact isActually, in truth.
in actualityIn fact; in truth.
in all honestyHonestly; in truth.
indubitablyIn a manner that leaves no possibility of doubt.
in fact
in point of factActually.
in realityIn real life, as opposed to online, play, make believe, or theory.
in truthTruthfully, to tell the truth, in fact.
indeed
literallyWith phrasings that might normally be used or understood as figurative: truly; not figuratively; not as an idiom or...
not gonna lie
properly
really
right
surely
to be honest
TBH
to tell the truthAn attestation to the truthfulness and frankness of an associated statement.
undoubtedlyWithout doubt; definitely.
very muchWithout doubt; indeed.
wis dialectal
by right obsolete
forsooth archaic, poeticUsed as an intensifier, often ironic: indeed, really, truthfully.
in faith archaicReally, truly.
soothfast obsoleteActually; truthfully.
soothly archaicTruly, verily.
verily archaic

adverb In a frank or candid manner, especially in a way that may seem too open, excessively honest, or slightly blunt.
adverb In truth, to tell the truth.
adverb To a degree large enough as to be plainly evident.

What is another word for frankly?: Frankly has 56 synonyms on Word.ws, such as honestly, literally, legitimately, bluntly, candidly, truthfully, simply and openly.
What does frankly mean?: Frankly means in a frank or candid manner, especially in a way that may seem too open, excessively honest, or slightly blunt.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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