frankly
//fɹæŋkli//
informalForms
- Comparative
- franklier
- Superlative
- frankliest
Definitions
1.In a frank or candid manner, especially in a way that may seem too open, excessively honest, or slightly blunt.
- He spoke frankly about the economy.
2.In truth, to tell the truth.
- Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn.
- Most of what they said was, frankly, a pack of lies.
3.To a degree large enough as to be plainly evident.
Frequency
Overall
Uncommon· #3316
By learning goal
- Everyday conversation
- Uncommon
- General reading & writing
- Uncommon
- Academic
- Rare
- Literature
- Rare
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Etymology
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English frank
Middle English -ly
English -ly
English frankly
From frank + -ly.