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Definition of frankly adverb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

frankly

adverb
 
/ˈfræŋkli/
 
/ˈfræŋkli/
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  1. in an honest and direct way that people might not like
    • He spoke frankly about the ordeal.
    • They frankly admitted their responsibility.
  2. used to show that you are being honest about something, even though people might not like what you are saying
    • Frankly, I couldn't care less what happens to him.
    • Quite frankly, I'm not surprised you failed.
See frankly in the Oxford Advanced American DictionarySee frankly in the Oxford Learner's Dictionary of Academic English
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