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Examples of frankly in a Sentence
You can speak frankly to us.
frankly, I'd rather stay at home than go to the movies tonight
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Two weeks is a long time without our delightful offspring, who is frankly the most fantastic teen ever.
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Meghan Leahy, Washington Post, 17 Apr. 2024
Some were left perplexed and even outraged by the admission, while others were frankly relieved.
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Meghan Leahy, Washington Post, 17 Apr. 2024
Some were left perplexed and even outraged by the admission, while others were frankly relieved.
—Kimberley Dadds, Vogue, 17 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for frankly
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“Frankly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frankly. Accessed 3 May. 2024.
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frankly
adverb
frank·ly
ˈfraŋ-klē 
1
: in a frank manner
you can speak frankly to us
2
: to tell the truth
frankly, I don't think it's wise
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