Local English word record

frankly

adverb · 1 sense

(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that

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Examples

  • honestly, I don't believe it
  • candidly, I think she doesn't have a conscience
  • frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn

Word relationships

Synonyms

honestly, candidly

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