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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.

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. To a degree large enough as to be plainly evident.

    frankly septic

    frankly psychotic