ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Candidly

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈkændɪdli/ · Part of speech adverb

Quick meaning: Candidly is an adverb meaning in a candid manner; frankly.

Meaning

in a candid manner; frankly.

Example Sentences

First lady Jill Biden on Wednesday spoke candidly about her new life, lamenting the enormous pressure a first lady can face.
Such an episode in the Island's grand naval story her naval historians naturally abridge; one of them (G.P.R. James) candidly acknowledging that fain would he pass it over did not "impartiality forbid fastidiousness."

Synonyms for candidly

Depending on context, synonyms include frankly, honestly.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include frankly, honestly, plainly, straight, sincerely, truly.

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