frankly
gb/fɹˈæŋkli/ us/fɹˈæŋkli/
B1
영어
~ 4400
의미
의미 0개
adverb
B1
property
1
honestly and directly
In a way that is honest and says what you really think, even if it is not nice.
사용 패턴：
frankly [verb/statement]
자주 하는 실수：
Learners sometimes confuse 'frankly' with 'frank', using it incorrectly as an adjective. 'Frankly' is an adverb and modifies verbs or whole statements.
유의어
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'.)
반의어
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.)
연어
frankly speaking
|frankly admit
|frankly acknowledge
|frankly discuss
주제
communication
|emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
예문
- Frankly, I don't think this plan will work.
- She told him frankly that she was not interested.
- Frankly speaking, the service was terrible.
- He frankly admitted that he had made a mistake.
- Frankly, I was surprised by your decision.
학습자용 예문
- Frankly, I am tired.
- Frankly, this food is not good.
- She spoke frankly about her problems.
- Frankly, I don’t like the movie.
문법
표현
frankly speaking
1/fɹˈæŋkli spˈikɪŋ/
fixed phrase
'honestly saying' phrase intro
Used before saying something in an honest and direct way.
예문
- 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.
예문
- Frankly speaking, I don’t trust him.
- Frankly speaking, the project has many problems.