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frankly

 

[ หˆfraล‹kli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in conversation

used to express the speaker's view honestly and directly.

Synonyms

bluntly, candidly, honestly

Examples of usage

  • I'll be honest, frankly, I don't think it's a good idea.
  • Frankly, I don't care what they think.
  • She frankly admitted her mistake.
Context #2 | Adverb

formal setting

used to introduce a statement that is surprising or that the speaker thinks other people may not like.

Synonyms

bluntly, candidly, honestly

Examples of usage

  • Frankly, I find his behavior unacceptable.
  • I must say, frankly, I was disappointed with the service.

Translations

Translations of the word "frankly" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น francamente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคˆเคฎเคพเคจเคฆเคพเคฐเฅ€ เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ehrlich gesagt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ terus terang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‰ะธั€ะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ szczerze mรณwiฤ…c

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็Ž‡็›ดใซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท franchement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ francamente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dรผrรผstรงe

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์†”์งํžˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุตุฑุงุญุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ upล™รญmnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ รบprimne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฆ็Ž‡ๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ iskreno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hreinskilnislega

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐัˆั‹า“ั‹ะฝ ะฐะนั‚า›ะฐะฝะดะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ˜แƒ แƒ“แƒแƒžแƒ˜แƒ 

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sษ™mimi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ francamente

Etymology

The word 'frankly' originated from the Middle English word 'frankely' meaning freely. It has been used in the English language since the 16th century. The adverb 'frankly' emphasizes honesty and directness in communication, often used to express the speaker's unreserved opinion.

See also: frank, franking, frankness.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #7,594 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.