- In a frank manner; candidly.
- In truth; honestly: Frankly, I don't care.
Dictionary:
frank·ly (frăngk'lē) ![]() |
| Antonyms: frankly |
Definition: very honestly
Antonyms: deviously, dishonestly, insincerely, secretively
| Word Tutor: frankly |
It is common sense to take a method and try it. If it fails, admit it frankly and try another. But above all, try something.
| WordNet: frankly |
The adverb has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
Synonyms: honestly, candidly
Derived from adjective: frank (meaning #1)
| Kennedy, Edward (Quotes By) | |
| Stephen, Leslie (Quotes By) | |
| covertly |
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