Pronunciation: /ˈfræŋkli/

Definitions of frankly

noun a person's name

Example Sentences

A1 Frankly, I don't like broccoli.

A2 To be frankly honest, I think we should leave early.

B1 She spoke frankly about her feelings during the therapy session.

B2 Frankly speaking, I believe we need to make some changes to our marketing strategy.

C1 The CEO addressed the shareholders frankly about the company's financial struggles.

C2 Frankly, I have never encountered a more challenging problem in my career.

adverb used to emphasize the truth of a statement or opinion

Example Sentences

A1 Frankly, I don't like broccoli.

A2 Frankly, I think we should leave early to avoid traffic.

B1 Frankly, I believe we need to have a serious conversation about this issue.

B2 Frankly, I find it hard to trust him after what he did.

C1 Frankly, I have no interest in attending that event.

C2 Frankly, I am appalled by the lack of professionalism in this company.

Examples of frankly in a Sentence

formal Frankly speaking, I believe we need to reassess our current strategy.

informal Frankly, I don't think she's the right person for the job.

slang Honestly, I'm not feeling this party, to be frank.

figurative Frankly, the situation is like a ticking time bomb waiting to explode.

Grammatical Forms of frankly

past tense

frankly

plural

franklies

comparative

franklier

superlative

frankliest

present tense

frankly

future tense

will frankly

perfect tense

have frankly

continuous tense

is frankly

singular

frankly

positive degree

frank

infinitive

to frankly

gerund

franklying

participle

franklying

Origin and Evolution of frankly

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old French
Story behind the word: The word 'frankly' originated from the Old French word 'franc', meaning free or generous.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'frankly' evolved to mean speaking honestly or openly without hesitation or reservation.