Cool MateMeaning of Frankly
in an honest and direct way that people might not like
In simple words: Honestly or directly.
Frankly in a sentence
- He spoke frankly about the ordeal.
- They frankly admitted their responsibility.
- Frankly, I couldn't care less what happens to him.
- **Quite frankly**, I'm not surprised you failed.
How to use Frankly
Use 'frankly' when you want to express your honest opinion. It's often used in more serious conversations and might be considered too direct for very formal contexts.
Grammar pattern
standalone adverb
Memory hint
Sounds like 'Frank Lee' — imagine a man named Frank who always tells the truth.
Related words
Collocations with Frankly
- speak frankly
- frankly speaking
- respond frankly
Opposites of Frankly
- deceptively
- insincerely
- dishonestly
Common mistakes with Frankly
- Used in questions when it should be a statement.
- Confused with 'frank' as an adjective.
- Overused in casual settings.
Frankly appears in
Frankly in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
بصراحة
بصراحة أو مباشرة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
সত্যি বলতে
সত্যি বলতে বা সরাসরিভাবে।
- GermanDeutsch
Ganz ehrlich
Ehrlich oder direkt.
- SpanishEspañol
Francamente
Honestamente o directamente.
- Persianفارسی
راستش را بخواهید، صریحاً
صادقانه یا مستقیم.
- FrenchFrançais
Franchement
Honnêtement ou directement.
- Hindiहिन्दी
ईमानदारी से
ईमानदारी से या सीधे तौर पर।
- ItalianItaliano
Francamente
Onestamente o direttamente.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Sinceramente
Honestamente ou diretamente.
- RussianРусский
Честно говоря
Честно или прямо.
- Urduاردو
سراسیمگی, صراحت سے
سچائی سے یا براہ راست۔
- Chinese中文
坦白说,老实说
老实说，或者直接点说。
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Frequently asked questions about Frankly
What does Frankly mean?
Honestly or directly.
What is the definition of Frankly?
in an honest and direct way that people might not like
How do you use Frankly in a sentence?
He spoke frankly about the ordeal.
Can you give another example of Frankly?
They frankly admitted their responsibility.
What are synonyms for Frankly?
Common alternatives include honestly, candidly, bluntly, openly, directly.
What is the opposite of Frankly?
Opposite meanings include deceptively, insincerely, dishonestly.
What words go with Frankly?
It commonly pairs with speak frankly, frankly speaking, respond frankly.
What are common mistakes when using Frankly?
Used in questions when it should be a statement. Confused with 'frank' as an adjective. Overused in casual settings.
How do you pronounce Frankly?
US: /["/ˈfræŋkli/"]/, UK: /["/ˈfræŋkli/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Frankly?
Use 'frankly' when you want to express your honest opinion. It's often used in more serious conversations and might be considered too direct for very formal contexts.
What CEFR level is Frankly?
"Frankly" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.