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Grammar : Adv
Spell : adjective, noun fawrth-rahyt, fohrth-; adverb fawrth-rahyt, fohrth-, fawrth-rahyt, fohrth-
Phonetic Transcription : adjective, noun ˈfɔrθˌraɪt, ˈfoʊrθ-; adverb ˌfɔrθˈraɪt, ˌfoʊrθ-, ˈfɔrθˌraɪt, ˈfoʊrθ-



Definition of forthrightly

Origin :
  • Old English forðriht "direct, plain;" see forth + right. Related: Forthrightly; forthrightness.
  • As in openly : adv honestly
  • As in frankly : adv very honestly
Example sentences :
  • The long-standing and deep-seated problems of agriculture have been forthrightly attacked.
  • Extract from : « Complete State of the Union Addresses from 1790 to 2006 » by Various

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