The difference between Frankly and Truly

When used as adverbs, frankly means in a frank, open or (too) honest manner, whereas truly means in accordance with the facts.


check bellow for the other definitions of Frankly and Truly

  1. Frankly as an adverb (manner):

    In a frank, open or (too) honest manner.

    Examples:

    "He spoke frankly about the economy."

  2. Frankly as an adverb (speech act):

    In truth, to tell the truth.

    Examples:

    "quote-video lang=title=Gone with the Wind year=1939 actor=Clark Gable role=Rhett Butler url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frankly,_my_dear,_I_don%27t_give_a_damn passage=Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn."

  1. Truly as an adverb (manner):

    In accordance with the facts; truthfully, accurately.

  2. Truly as an adverb (modal):

    Honestly, genuinely, in fact, really.

    Examples:

    "That is truly all I know."

    "Truly, that is all I know."

  3. Truly as an adverb (degree):

    Very.

    Examples:

    "You are truly silly."