Synonyms for frank
| Grammar : Adj |
| Spell : frangk |
| Phonetic Transcription : fræŋk |
Top 10 synonyms for frank Other synonyms for the word frank
- aboveboard
- apparent
- artless
- bare-faced
- call a spade a spade
- candid
- downright
- easy
- flat-out
- forthright
- from the hip
- guileless
- ingenuous
- lay it on the line
- like it is
- matter-of-fact
- naive
- outright
- outspoken
- plain-spoken
- real
- saying what one thinks
- scrupulous
- sincere
- straight
- straightforward
- transparent
- truthful
- unconcealed
- undisguised
- uninhibited
- unreserved
- unrestricted
- up front
- upright
Définition of frank
Origin :- c.1300, "free, liberal, generous," from Old French franc "free (not servile), sincere, genuine, open, gracious; worthy" (12c.), from Medieval Latin Franc "a freeman, a Frank" (see Frank). The connection is that only Franks, as the conquering class, had the status of freemen. Sense of "outspoken" first recorded in English 1540s.
- adj completely honest
- How's it come you didn't have a Western Union frank this year?
- Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
- The old man was looking at her with frank and friendly apology for his intrusion.
- Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
- He was ashamed, and determined to make amends by a frank confession.
- Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
- His frank, familiar manner made him a favorite on shipboard.
- Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
- "That's right, to own up," said Robert, favorably impressed with his frank confession.
- Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
- I am your true friend, Frank, and I don't want you to get into any trouble.
- Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
- "We have always been frank with one another since our childhood," said he.
- Extract from : « Viviette » by William J. Locke
- The lawyer, therefore, leaned forward with a semblance of frank eagerness.
- Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
- Sidney's frank infatuation for the young surgeon was growing.
- Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart
- I'm being candid, because what's the use of being friends if we're not frank?
- Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart
Antonyms for frank
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