frankly

Meanings

• Adverb

  Speaking or writing openly and honestly, without concealing or disguising one's thoughts, feelings, or motives.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈfɹæŋkli/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

candidly , forthcomingly , honestly , truthfully , as a matter of fact , truth to tell

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with frankly
hankly , blankly , rankly

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Variants

List of all variants of frankly that leads to same result
frankly

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Etymology

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From Middle English frankelic, from Old French franc 'free, generous' + lic 'exemption, permission'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'frankly' is often used in medical contexts to describe a patient's symptoms or condition in a straightforward and clear manner.

2. In the world of finance, 'frankly' is used to express strong opinions or assessments, such as 'I frankly don't see how that deal can be profitable'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Honesty: The quality of being truthful and sincere.

2. Sincerity: The quality of being genuine and heartfelt.

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Culture

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Frankly has been used in literature and art to represent honesty and sincerity. For instance, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel 'The Great Gatsby', Tom Buchanan is described as speaking 'frankly' about his infidelity.

How to Memorize "frankly"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person speaking openly and honestly, without any hesitation or fear of reprisal.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'frankly' with the concept of honesty and sincerity.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the first letter of each word in the phrase 'Free And Radically Truthful' to represent the meaning of 'frankly'.

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