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frankly

adverb
FRANK-lee/ˈfɹæŋkli/

3 meanings of frankly

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  1. 1
    adverb
    Used to show that you are saying what you honestly think.

    Frankly, I don't think this plan will work.

    Frankly, the movie was boring and much too long.

    Similarhonestly, really, truly, actually, indeed

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  2. 2
    adverb
    In an open and honest way, sometimes more direct than people expect.

    She talked frankly about her money problems with her sister.

    He frankly told his boss that the schedule was impossible.

    Similarhonestly, openly, candidly, bluntly, truthfully

    Oppositeevasively, guardedly, dishonestly

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  3. 3
    adverb
    Used by doctors and scientists to mean clearly and fully, so anyone can see it.

    The cut was frankly infected, so the nurse cleaned it right away.

    His ankle was frankly swollen after the fall.

    Similarovertly, clearly, plainly, obviously, manifestly

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Origin

From the word "frank" plus the ending "-ly".