to be frank

adverb

Synonym of frankly.

“To be frank, he could also be a bit of a bore.”

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Meanings

adverbto be frank (not comparable)
  1. not comparableSynonym of frankly.

    To be frank, he could also be a bit of a bore.

    Synonyms: frankly

Synonyms & antonyms

adverbSynonym of frankly.

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frankly
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actuallyfrankly

Translations

Spanish para ser franco [with le and a; or with con]
  • para ser franco [with le and a; or with con]Translations
Cite this entry
APA

to be frank. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/to%20be%20frank

MLA

“to be frank.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/to%20be%20frank. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “to be frank,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/to%20be%20frank.

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