frankly

Etymology

From frank + -ly.

adv

1. In a frank or candid manner, especially in a way that may seem too open, excessively honest, or slightly blunt.
   speak frankly
   He spoke frankly about the economy.
2. (sentence adverb) In truth, to tell the truth.
   Most of what they said was, frankly, a pack of lies.
   Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn. 1939, Gone with the Wind, spoken by Rhett Butler (Clark Gable)
3. (sciences, medicine) To a degree large enough as to be plainly evident.
   frankly septic
   frankly psychotic