frankly
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈfræŋkli/
frankly means: Used to introduce your honest opinion, especially when it is critical or direct.
adverb
Used to introduce your honest opinion, especially when it is critical or direct.
- Frankly, I am tired.
- I found the whole meeting frankly rather pointless.
- Quite frankly, we expected better service.
In an open, honest way, even when the truth may upset someone.
- Please speak frankly.
- We talked frankly about our problems.
- She answered frankly when I asked about the cost.
To such a clear degree that there can be little doubt.
- The wound was frankly septic.
- The scan revealed a frankly malignant mass.
- By evening, the patient’s symptoms were frankly psychotic.
Questions about frankly
What does frankly mean?
Used to introduce your honest opinion, especially when it is critical or direct.
What is frankly in other languages?
Türkçe: açıkçası · Español: francamente · Français: franchement · Deutsch: ehrlich gesagt · Italiano: francamente · 日本語: 正直なところ
How do you pronounce frankly?
It is pronounced /ˈfræŋkli/.
How do you use frankly in a sentence?
Frankly, I am tired. I found the whole meeting frankly rather pointless.
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