frankly B2 Topic:Describing Qualities US /ˈfɹæŋkli/ See IPA manual Freq #3122 Meanings 1 adv Used to show that you are speaking honestly and directly, even if it may sound blunt. Frankly, I don't think the plan will work. 2 adv In an open and honest way. She spoke frankly about her past mistakes. Thesaurus Synonyms 1 adv · used to show that you are... honestlycandidlybluntlyopenly 2 adv · in an open and honest way. openlycandidly Etymology AI details From frank + -ly. Topics Describing Qualities External links Google Images Cambridge Dictionary Wiktionary # frankly **Type:** Word **Level:** B2 **Part of speech:** adv **IPA (US):** /ˈfɹæŋkli/ **Frequency rank:** 3122 ## Meanings 1. Used to show that you are speaking honestly and directly, even if it may sound blunt. 2. In an open and honest way. ## Examples - Frankly, I don't think the plan will work. - She spoke frankly about her past mistakes. ## Etymology From frank + -ly. ## AI Etymology Frankly comes from frank + -ly. In current use, the main senses are “Used to show that you are speaking honestly and directly, even if it may sound blunt” and “In an open and honest way”. ## Topics - Describing Qualities markdown