frankly
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frank·ly

adverb \ˈfraŋ-klē\

Definition of FRANKLY

1
: in a frank manner <spoke frankly>
2
: in truth : indeed <frankly, I don't know>
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Examples of FRANKLY

  1. You can speak frankly to us.
  2. <frankly, I'd rather stay at home than go to the movies tonight>

First Known Use of FRANKLY

1537

Rhymes with FRANKLY

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