frankly
gb/fɹˈæŋkli/ us/fɹˈæŋkli/
B1
English
~ 4400
őszintén, nyíltan, őszintén szólva
B1
1
Usage pattern:
frankly [verb/statement]
Frankly, I don't think this plan will work.
Őszintén szólva nem hiszem, hogy ez a terv működni fog.
She told him frankly that she was not interested.
Őszintén megmondta neki, hogy nem érdekli.
Frankly speaking, the service was terrible.
He frankly admitted that he had made a mistake.
Frankly, I was surprised by your decision.
Learner examples
Frankly, I am tired.
Őszintén szólva fáradt vagyok.
Frankly, this food is not good.
Őszintén szólva ez az étel nem jó.
She spoke frankly about her problems.
Frankly, I don’t like the movie.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'frankly' with 'frank', using it incorrectly as an adjective. 'Frankly' is an adverb and modifies verbs or whole statements.
Meaning
honestly and directly
Collocations
frankly speaking
|frankly admit
|frankly acknowledge
|frankly discuss
Synonyms
honestly (Similar meaning but slightly softer and more general; less emphasis on bluntness.)
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bluntly (Stronger connotation of rudeness or lack of tact compared to 'frankly'.)
Antonyms
evasively (Opposite in that it avoids giving a clear or direct answer.)
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dishonestly (Opposite in that it hides the truth or gives false information.)
Themes
communication
|emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
In a way that is honest and says what you really think, even if it is not nice.
In a manner that is open, honest, and direct, often about something unpleasant or difficult.
Grammar
Dictionary form
frankly
IPA
GB/fɹˈæŋkli/
US/fɹˈæŋkli/
Syllables & stress
frankly (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (frankly)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: frankly
- Plural: franklies
Word family
Expressions
frankly speaking
1/fɹˈæŋkli spˈikɪŋ/
fixed phrase
'honestly saying' phrase intro
Used before saying something in an honest and direct way.
Examples
- Frankly speaking, I don't think this will work.
- Frankly speaking, you should have been more careful.
frankly speaking
2/fɹˈæŋkli spˈikɪŋ/
fixed phrase
honestly speaking
Used before saying something in a very honest and direct way.
Examples
- Frankly speaking, I don’t trust him.
- Frankly speaking, the project has many problems.