Antonyms for frank


Grammar : Adj
Spell : frangk
Phonetic Transcription : fræŋk


Definition 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
Example sentences :
  • 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

Synonyms for frank

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