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Adverbial frankly has 1 sense

honestly, candidly, frankly - (used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that; "honestly, I don't believe it"; "candidly, I think she doesn't have a conscience"; "frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn"
Derived from adjective frank₁

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Term: Frankly

Description:

Frankly is an adverb that is commonly used to express honesty or sincerity in speech or writing. It is often used to introduce an opinion, statement, or confession that may be considered direct or blunt.

Senses:

1. Adverb - Honesty/Sincerity: Used to convey truthfulness, openness, or straightforwardness.

2. Adverb - Opinion Introduction: Used to introduce a personal opinion or thought, often emphasizing the speaker's honesty.

3. Adverb - Blunt Confession: Used to make a blunt or straightforward confession, often when admitting something that may be considered unpleasant or uncomfortable.

Examples:

Sense 1: Honesty/Sincerity

He spoke frankly about his difficult childhood.
Please tell me frankly what you think of my new hairstyle.

Sense 2: Opinion Introduction

Frankly, I believe this is the best movie of the year.
Frankly, I don't think we should continue with this project.

Sense 3: Blunt Confession

Frankly, I never liked your cooking.
Frankly, I don't trust him at all.

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