Frank (fr ngk)n. A member of one of the Germanic tribes of the Rhine region in the early Christian era, especially one of the Salian Franks who conquered Gaul about a.d. 500 and established an extensive empire that reached its greatest power in the ninth century.
[Middle English, from Old English Franca and Old French Franc, both from Late Latin Francus, of Germanic origin.] |
Frank (frngk, frängk), Anne 1929-1945. German Jewish diarist who fled from Nazi Germany to Amsterdam with her family (1933) and kept a diary during her years in hiding (1942-1944). She and her family were captured (August 1944) and sent to concentration camps. Anne died of typhus in the camp at Belsen. Her diary was published in 1947. |
frank 1 (frngk)adj. frank·er, frank·est 1. Open and sincere in expression; straightforward: made several frank remarks about the quality of their work. 2. Clearly manifest; evident: frank enjoyment. tr.v. franked, frank·ing, franks 1. a. To put an official mark on (a piece of mail) so that it can be sent free of charge. b. To send (mail) free of charge. 2. To place a stamp or mark on (a piece of mail) to show the payment of postage. 3. To enable (a person) to come and go freely. n.1. a. A mark or signature placed on a piece of mail to indicate the right to send it free of charge. b. The right to send mail free. 2. A franked piece of mail.
[Middle English, free, from Old French franc, from Late Latin Francus, Frank; see Frank.]
frank ness n. Synonyms: frank1, candid, outspoken, straightforward, open
These adjectives mean revealing or disposed to reveal one's thoughts freely and honestly. Frank implies forthrightness, sometimes to the point of bluntness: "Be calm and frank, and confess at once all that weighs on your heart" Emily Brontë.
Candid often suggests refusal to evade difficult or unpleasant issues: "Save, save, oh save me from the candid friend!" George Canning.
Outspoken usually implies bold lack of reserve: The outspoken activist protested the budget cuts.
Straightforward denotes directness of manner and expression: "George was a straightforward soul....'See here!' he said. 'Are you engaged to anybody?'" Booth Tarkington.
Open suggests freedom from all trace of reserve or secretiveness: "I will be open and sincere with you" Joseph Addison. |
frank 2 (frngk)n. Informal A frankfurter. |
frank Adjective honest and straightforward in speech or attitude Verb to put a mark on (a letter), ensuring free carriage Noun an official mark stamped to a letter ensuring free delivery [Medieval Latin francus free] frankly adv
frankness n
Frank Noun a member of the West Germanic peoples who in the late 4th century ad gradually conquered most of Gaul [Old English Franca]
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms | Noun | 1. | Frank - a member of the ancient Germanic peoples who spread from the Rhine into the Roman Empire in the 4th centuryEuropean - a native or inhabitant of Europe Salian, Salian Frank - a member of the tribe of Franks who settled in the Netherlands in the 4th century AD | | 2. |  frank - a smooth-textured sausage of minced beef or pork usually smoked; often served on a bread rollsausage - highly seasoned minced meat stuffed in casings | | Verb | 1. | frank - stamp with a postmark to indicate date and time of mailingstamp - to mark, or produce an imprint in or on something; "a man whose name is permanently stamped on our maps" | | 2. | frank - exempt by means of an official pass or letter, as from customs or other checks | | Adj. | 1. | frank - characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion; "blunt talking and straight shooting"; "a blunt New England farmer"; "I gave them my candid opinion"; "forthright criticism"; "a forthright approach to the problem"; "tell me what you think--and you may just as well be frank"; "it is possible to be outspoken without being rude"; "plainspoken and to the point"; "a point-blank accusation"direct - straightforward in means or manner or behavior or language or action; "a direct question"; "a direct response"; "a direct approach" | | 2. | frank - clearly manifest; evident; "frank enjoyment"obvious - easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind; "obvious errors" |
frank adjective 1. candid, open, free, round, direct, plain, straightforward, blunt, outright, sincere, outspoken, honest, downright, truthful, forthright, upfront ( informal) unrestricted, plain-spoken, unreserved, artless, ingenuous, straight from the shoulder ( informal) << OPPOSITE secretive adjective 2. unconcealed, open, undisguised, dinkum Austral., N.Z. ( informal)  Translations
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frank [fræŋk] adj → franco
frank [fræŋk] adj → franc(franche)
frank [fræŋk] adj → offen
frank [fræŋk] adj → franco/a, aperto/a
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