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frankly

//fɹæŋkli//

Adverb

A word that modifies a verb, adjective, another adverb, or a clause.

informal

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Forms

Comparative
franklier
Superlative
frankliest

Definitions

  1. 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. 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. 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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English frank

Middle English -ly

English -ly

English frankly

From frank + -ly.

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