frank
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
How often you will meet it
Rank 1,255 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 14,557 times across 155,139 chapters — 0.007% of every word in the library.
What it means
adjective
- characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion also: blunt, candid, forthright, free-spoken, outspoken, plainspoken blunt talking and straight shootinga blunt New England farmer
- clearly manifest; evident frank enjoyment
noun
- a member of the ancient Germanic peoples who spread from the Rhine into the Roman Empire in the 4th century
- a smooth-textured sausage of minced beef or pork usually smoked; often served on a bread roll also: frankfurter, hotdog, hot dog, dog, wiener, wienerwurst
verb
- stamp with a postmark to indicate date and time of mailing also: postmark
- exempt by means of an official pass or letter, as from customs or other checks
frank in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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She at once gave a frank, kind smile, which changed all her face.
The Pretty Lady · Arnold Bennett · Chapter 1
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Your open deck when the boarder assailed, The frank old heroic hand-to-hand then availed.
John Marr and Other Poems · Herman Melville · Chapter 1
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Then a steely glint crept into Orde's frank blue eye and the corners of his mouth tightened.
The Riverman · Stewart Edward White · Chapter 1
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Her enjoyment of these things was so frank and grateful that the Cupps counted them among their own joys.
Emily Fox-Seton · Frances Hodgson Burnett · Chapter 1
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Moreover, Desmond of the frank, laughing face and sparkling blue eyes, and Scaife and Egerton were also in the Lower Remove.
The Hill: A Romance of Friendship · Horace Annesley Vachell · Chapter 1