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Grammar : Noun |
Spell : frangk-nis |
Phonetic Transcription : ˈfræŋk nɪs |
Definition of frankness
Origin :- 1550s, from frank (adj.) + -ness.
- noun openness
- "Count me in, please," said Blanche, in her usual vein of frankness.
- Extract from : « Malbone » by Thomas Wentworth Higginson
- "And that's a lie," Gene amended, with the frankness of a foster-brother.
- Extract from : « Good Indian » by B. M. Bower
- Mr Dorrit could erect no—hum—suspicion of that kind on Mr Gowan's frankness.
- Extract from : « Little Dorrit » by Charles Dickens
- The Abb was pleased with the idea, and with the frankness and firmness of our young hero.
- Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 9 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
- You complimented me on my frankness, you know,' he added, laughing.
- Extract from : « Life And Adventures Of Martin Chuzzlewit » by Charles Dickens
- At this, Nani for a moment became quite gay in all frankness.
- Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
- His presence and air had the appearance of frankness, ingenuousness, and manly confidence.
- Extract from : « Imogen » by William Godwin
- Simplicity and frankness are the unvaried character of the natives of the plain.
- Extract from : « Imogen » by William Godwin
- There he is, with his wife and daughters, and one may stare at him with all the frankness of a compatriot.
- Extract from : « The American Mind » by Bliss Perry
- And it is touching and attractive because of the animalism of its frankness and simplicity.
- Extract from : « A Spirit in Prison » by Robert Hichens
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