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honest, sincere, and telling the truth, even when this might be awkward or make other people uncomfortable: a full and frank discussion. There followed a frank exchange of views. The magazine, which gives frank advice about sex and romance, is aimed at the teenage market.
1. adjective. If someone is frank, they state or express things in an open and honest way. 'It is clear that my client has been less than frank with me,' said his lawyer. [ + about/with] They had a frank discussion about the issue. Synonyms: candid, open, free, round More Synonyms of frank.
The name of the modern country of France is based on the name of these peoples. In the most commonly used meaning today, frank means someone is freely stating something or metaphorically freeing something by not hiding it. Frank is used similarly to words like blunt, open, candid, and outspoken.
To be frank is to be honest. Also, it's a hot dog. Eating a frank at the ballpark is, to be frank, an all-American experience. If you're open, honest, and candid, you're frank — that can mean refreshing honesty or too much information. Frank also has some lesser known uses.
1. : marked by free, forthright, and sincere expression. a frank reply. 2. a. : unmistakably evident. frank materialism. b. : clinically evident and unmistakable. frank pus. frankness noun. 2 of 5. verb. franked; franking; franks. transitive verb. 1. a.
Open and honest in expressing what one thinks or feels; straightforward; candid. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Free from reserve, disguise, or guile; clearly evident; plain. Showing frank distaste. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. (medicine) Unmistakable, clinically obvious, self-evident.
Britannica Dictionary definition of FRANK. [also more frank; most frank] — used to say that someone is speaking or writing in a very direct and honest way. She gave me some very frank criticism. Don't be afraid to be perfectly/completely frank with me.
Definition of frank adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Definition of frank verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Some common synonyms of frank are candid, open, and plain. While all these words mean "showing willingness to tell what one feels or thinks," frank stresses lack of shyness or secretiveness or of evasiveness from considerations of tact or expedience. frank discussions.
