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单词 frankly
释义

frankly

adverb

frank·​ly ˈfraŋ-klē How to pronounce frankly (audio)
1
: in a frank manner
spoke frankly
2
: in truth : indeed
frankly, I don't know

Synonyms

  • actually
  • admittedly
  • forsooth
  • honestly
  • indeed
  • really
  • truly
  • truthfully
  • verily
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Example Sentences

You can speak frankly to us. frankly, I'd rather stay at home than go to the movies tonight
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Word History

First Known Use

1537, in the meaning defined at sense 1

frankly

adverb

as in honestly
to tell the truth frankly, I'd rather stay at home than go to the movies tonight

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • honestly
  • actually
  • really
  • indeed
  • truthfully
  • admittedly
  • certainly
  • absolutely
  • in fact
  • truly
  • positively
  • to be sure
  • in truth
  • in reality
  • undoubtedly
  • in actuality
  • verily
  • realistically
  • forsooth
  • as a matter of fact
  • in point of fact
  • unquestionably
  • indisputably
  • veritably
  • indubitably
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