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ad. In a frank manner; freely.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
In a frank or unreserved manner; without reserve or disguise; candidly: as, to confess one's faults frankly.
Freely; without hindrance or restraint; willingly.
Synonyms see frank, adjective
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ad. (used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
Word Usage
"After much backing and filling, the king, on December 23, 1675, issued a proclamation which in its title frankly stated its object -- "for the suppression of coffee houses.""