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   Frank·ly

   /ˈfraNGklē/

   

   adverb

   • 1. in an open, honest, and direct manner: "she talks very frankly about herself" Similar candidlydirectlystraightforwardlystraight from the shoulderforthrightlyopenlyhonestlytruthfullywithout dissemblingwithout beating around the bushwithout mincing one's wordswithout prevaricationpoint-blankmatter-of-factlyunequivocallyunambiguouslycategoricallyplainlyexplicitlyclearlybluntlybaldlystarklyoutspokenlywith no holds barredOpposite evasively
   • ▪ used to emphasize the truth of a statement, however unpalatable or shocking this may be: "frankly, I was pleased to leave" Similar to be frankto be honestto tell you the truthto be truthfulin all honestyin all sincerityas it happens

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   The meaning of FRANKLY is in a frank manner. How to use frankly in a sentence.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishFRANKLY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   FRANKLY definition: 1. in an honest and direct way: 2. used when giving an honest and direct opinion, often one that…. Learn more.

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   Frankly definition: in a frank manner; freely; candidly; openly; plainly. See examples of FRANKLY used in a sentence.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › franklyFRANKLY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   FRANKLY meaning: 1. in an honest and direct way: 2. used when giving an honest and direct opinion, often one that…. Learn more.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishFRANKLY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   You use frankly when you are expressing an opinion or feeling to emphasize that you mean what you are saying, especially when the person you are speaking to may not like it.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › franklyFrankly - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   To say something frankly is to be completely honest and straightforward. It's unusual when a politician answers reporters' questions frankly. When someone's frank, they are plainspoken and truthful, and when you communicate frankly, your words have this quality.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › franklyFrankly - definition of frankly by The Free Dictionary

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   Define frankly. frankly synonyms, frankly pronunciation, frankly translation, English dictionary definition of frankly. adv. 1. In a frank manner; candidly. 2. In truth; honestly: Frankly, I don't care. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition....