frankest

Adjective

frank (comparative franker, superlative frankest)

1. Honest, especially in a manner that seems slightly blunt; candid; not reserved or disguised.
   • May I be frank with you?

   Synonyms:

   unreserved, undisguised, free-spoken

2. Unmistakable, clinically obvious, self-evident.
   • The research probes whether treating pre-diabetes with metformin can prevent progression to frank diabetes.
3. (obsolete) Unbounded by restrictions, limitations, etc.; free.
   • It is of frank gift.1591, Ed[mund] Sp[enser], “Prosopopoia. Or Mother Hubberds Tale.”, in Complaints. Containing Sundrie Small Poemes of the Worlds Vanitie. […], London: […] William Ponsonbie, […], →OCLC
4. (obsolete) Liberal; generous; profuse.
   • Frank of Civilities that cost them nothing.1692, Roger L’Estrange, “ (please specify the fable number.) (please specify the name of the fable.)”, in Fables, of Æsop and Other Eminent Mythologists: […], London: […] R[ichard] Sare, […], →OCLC
5. (derogatory, obsolete) Unrestrained; loose; licentious.
   • Over the fields, in his franke lustinesse,
     And all the champain o're he soared light.1591, Ed[mund] Sp[enser], “Muiopotmos, or The Fate of the Butterflie”, in Complaints. Containing Sundrie Small Poemes of the Worlds Vanitie. […], London: […] William Ponsonbie, […], →OCLC

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