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- [frangk-lee]
- /ˈfræŋk li/
- /ˈfræŋ.kli/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [frangk-lee]
- /ˈfræŋk li/
Definitions of frankly word
- noun frankly In an open, honest, and direct manner. 2
- adverb frankly in a frank manner; freely; candidly; openly; plainly: He presented his arguments frankly and objectively. 1
- adverb frankly openly 1
- adverb frankly to tell the truth 1
- adverb frankly 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. 0
- adverb frankly in truth; to be honest 0
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Origin of frankly
First appearance:
before 1530 One of the 29% oldest English words
First recorded in 1530-40; frank1 + -ly
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Parts of speech for Frankly
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
frankly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for frankly
adv frankly
- candidly — frank; outspoken; open and sincere: a candid critic.
- directly — in a direct line, way, or manner; straight: The path leads directly to the lake.
- freely — in a free manner.
- level — having no part higher than another; having a flat or even surface.
- on the level — having no part higher than another; having a flat or even surface.
adverb frankly
- honestly — in an honest manner.
- forthrightly — In a forthright manner.
- truthfully — telling the truth, especially habitually: a truthful person.
- outspoken — uttered or expressed with frankness or without reserve: outspoken criticism.
- straight from the shoulder — direct, honest, and forceful in expression; outspoken.
adjective frankly
- at will — If you can do something at will, you can do it when you want and as much as you want.
- as you please — You can use as you please in expressions such as bold as you please or casually as you please or charming as you please in order to emphasize what you are saying.
- unreservedly — not restricted; without reservation; full; entire; unqualified: unreserved approval.
- of one's own accord — to be in agreement or harmony; agree.
- unchallenged — a euphemism for disabled (usually preceded by an adverb): physically challenged.
Antonyms for frankly
adv frankly
- dishonest — not honest; disposed to lie, cheat, or steal; not worthy of trust or belief: a dishonest person.
- deviously — departing from the most direct way; circuitous; indirect: a devious course.
- insincerely — not sincere; not honest in the expression of actual feeling; hypocritical.
- secretively — having or showing a disposition to secrecy; reticent: He seems secretive about his new job.
adverb frankly
- dishonestly — In a dishonest manner.
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