Pronunciation: /fræŋk/
noun a man's name
A1 My friend is very frank and always tells the truth.
A2 I appreciate Frank's honesty in our conversations.
B1 Being frank with your feedback can help improve communication in the workplace.
B2 The politician's frank speech resonated with the audience.
C1 His frank assessment of the situation was both refreshing and insightful.
C2 The author's frank portrayal of the characters' emotions made the novel a compelling read.
verb to be honest and direct
A1 She franked the letter before sending it out.
A2 He franked his opinion on the matter without hesitation.
B1 The manager franked the documents to confirm their authenticity.
B2 The journalist franked the article with her own personal experiences.
C1 The CEO franked the decision to merge the two companies.
C2 The artist franked her emotions onto the canvas in a powerful display.
adjective honest and direct in speech or writing
A1 She was very frank about her feelings.
A2 He is always frank and honest in his opinions.
B1 The manager gave us a frank assessment of the situation.
B2 I appreciate your frank feedback on my presentation.
C1 His frank demeanor often leads to misunderstandings.
C2 The article provides a frank analysis of the political situation.
formal Frankly speaking, I believe the proposal has potential for success.
informal To be frank with you, I think the movie was kind of boring.
slang Let's be real, Frank is always late to the party.
figurative His words were like a breath of fresh air, so honest and frank.
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