forthrightly

adverb

Definition of forthrightlynext
as in openly
in an honest and direct manner the police commissioner forthrightly and unhesitatingly admitted his mistake

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forthrightly
  1. sincerely
  2. honestly
  3. straightforward
  4. abruptly
Adverb
  • Another source close to a younger first-team player says Maresca has spoken clearly and sincerely to the squad since the beginning.
    Simon Johnson and Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
  • The chunk of this episode that focused on Meredith’s Bat Mitzvah sincerely was far too long and felt like filler, even with Mary’s comedic late appearance.
    Sarah Hagi, Vulture, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of sincerely
Adverb
  • From the theme song to the Sunday night Reagan family dinners, it's been a fan-favorite since season one (and honestly could have creatively kept going).
    Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 8 Dec. 2024
  • That rediscovery of a deeper humanity, which comes from collective solidarity [and] collective action, awaits anyone who will look honestly at our situation.
    Tim Grierson, Rolling Stone, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of honestly
Adverb
  • The cinematography morphs from something appropriate for a wacky comedic satire (straightforward) to lurid horror-movie tones; the score follows a similar path.
    Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 15 Oct. 2024
  • Despite seeming straightforward, microwaves aren’t standardized, so finding your machine’s power settings in the first place can be confusing, Chen says.
    Audrey Bruno, SELF, 14 Oct. 2024
Definition of straightforward
Adverb
  • Immediately ostracized by the students for her green pigmentation, Elphaba explodes with fury when her sister is abruptly removed from her care.
    Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The breakup rumors get real when Fox abruptly unfollows Kelly on Instagram and deletes all her pictures with him.
    Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of abruptly
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