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Definition frankly in American English

frankly adverb

adverb
/ˈfræŋkli/
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

Example

Frankly, I couldn't care less what he thinks.

Example

Quite frankly, I didn't know what to do.

Synonyms and related words
your two cents perhaps frankly
2

in an open, honest, and direct manner

Example

She talks frankly about her unhappy childhood.

Synonyms and related words
honest sincere fine
Definition frankly in American English