Examples of frankly in a Sentence
You can speak frankly to us.
frankly, I'd rather stay at home than go to the movies tonight
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Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
After a minute, surveillance helicopters could be heard overhead, the spectacle of sheer joy mixing with the vibes of assassination-worthy leaders in a surreal and, frankly, slightly uncomfortable way.
—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
2 July 2026
This book about a couple in complex crisis creates a sense of political alienation that The Drama frankly dances around.
—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
2 July 2026
The result is a bed that looks tidy and composed rather than slept-in—artfully arranged, and frankly, a little pleased with its own posture.
—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
1 July 2026
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“Frankly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frankly. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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frankly
adverb
frank·ly
ˈfraŋ-klē 
1
: in a frank manner
you can speak frankly to us
2
: to tell the truth
frankly, I don't think it's wise
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