frankly
1Frankly — Frank ly, adv. In a frank manner; freely. [1913 Webster] Very frankly he confessed his treasons. Shak. Syn: Openly; ingenuously; plainly; unreservedly; undisguisedly; sincerely; candidly; artlessly; freely; readily; unhesitatingly; liberally;… …
2frankly — [fraŋk′lē] adv. 1. in a frank manner 2. in truth; to be frank [frankly, he s a bore] …
3frankly — 1530s, from FRANK (Cf. frank) (adj.) + LY (Cf. ly) (2) …
4frankly — [adv] very honestly bluntly, candidly, dead level*, dead on*, directly, forthrightly, freely, from the hip*, in truth, laid on the line*, level, on the level*, on the line*, openly, plainly, straight, straightforwardly, without reserve; concept… …
5frankly — ► ADVERB 1) in a frank manner. 2) to be frank …
6frankly — frank|ly S3 [ˈfræŋkli] adv 1.) used to show that you are saying what you really think about something ▪ Frankly, I think the Internet is overrated. ▪ His behaviour was frankly disgraceful. 2.) honestly and directly ▪ She answered all our… …
7frankly — frank|ly [ fræŋkli ] adverb * 1. ) MAINLY SPOKEN used for emphasizing that what you are about to say is your honest opinion, even though the person you are talking to might not like it: Frankly, I couldn t care less what he thinks. quite frankly …
8frankly — [[t]fræ̱ŋkli[/t]] ADV GRADED: ADV with cl, ADV adj/ ed (emphasis) 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. → See… …
9frankly */ — UK [ˈfræŋklɪ] / US adverb 1) used for emphasizing that what you are about to say is your honest opinion, even though the person you are talking to might not like it Frankly, I couldn t care less what he thinks. quite frankly: The chocolate mousse …
10frankly — adverb Date: 1537 1. in a frank manner < spoke frankly > 2. in truth ; indeed < frankly, I don t know > Usage: see hopefully …
