frank

CEFRC1

/ˈfɹæŋk/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Open, honest, and direct in speech or behavior.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Unbounded by restrictions, limitations, etc.; free.

Examples

  • Chiefly, I want you to be more frank.

  • Frank was waiting with pleasure for the date in the evening.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5
Synonyms
4

Also pronounced

  • /ˈfɹeɪ̯ŋk/

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. Unmistakable, clinically obvious, self-evident.

  2. Honest, especially in a manner that seems slightly blunt; candid; not reserved or disguised.

  3. Liberal; generous; profuse.

More examples

In context

  • The research probes whether treating pre-diabetes with metformin can prevent progression to frank diabetes.

  • May I be frank with you?

  • October 5, 1780, William Cowper, letter to Rev. William Unwin I have said so much, that, if I had not a frank, I must burn my letter and begin again.

Synonyms

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Origin

adjective

From Middle English frank, from Old French franc (“free”), in turn from the name of an early Germanic confederation, the Franks, from Proto-West Germanic *frankō (“javelin, spear”). Doublet of Frank, franc, and farang.