frankly
adverb
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Pronunciation: /ˈfɹæŋkli/ / /ˈfɹeɪ̯ŋkli/ / /ˈfɹɛ̃ŋkli/
adv
Etymology: Etymology tree English frank Middle English -ly English -ly English frankly From frank + -ly.
- In a frank or candid manner, especially in a way that may seem too open, excessively honest, or slightly blunt.
“to speak frankly”
“He spoke frankly about the economy.”
- In truth, to tell the truth.
“Most of what they said was, frankly, a pack of lies.”
“Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn.”
- To a degree large enough as to be plainly evident.
“frankly septic”
“frankly psychotic”