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adverb frank·ly \ˈfraŋ-klē\

Definition of frankly

  1. 1 :  in a frank manner spoke frankly

  2. 2 :  in truth :  indeed frankly, I don't know

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Examples of frankly in a Sentence

  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

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frankly Synonyms

Synonyms
admittedly, forsooth, actually, honestly, indeed, really, truly, truthfully, verily
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absolutely, certainly, indisputably, indubitably, positively, realistically, undoubtedly, unquestionably, veritably

FRANKLY Defined for English Language Learners

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Definition of frankly for English Language Learners

  • : in an honest and direct way

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