candidly

[ kan-did-lee ]

adverb

1. in a frank, outspoken, straightforward way; openly and without holding back:

   We created a neutral space where everyone could speak candidly about race issues and also work side-by-side in "co-designing" solutions.

2. without any posing or scripting, and typically without the knowledge of the person being photographed or filmed:

   We are stealing from our subjects when we work candidly—stealing moments, expressions, emotions, positions, and movements.

3. fairly and impartially; honestly:

   “Look at these matters candidly, Mr. Editor,” wrote one subscriber.

Other Words From

• pseu·do·can·did·ly adverb
• qua·si-can·did·ly adverb
• sub·can·did·ly adverb
• su·per·can·did·ly adverb
• un·can·did·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of candidly¹

candid ( def ) + -ly

Example Sentences

Though candid and forthcoming in the podcast, there was more to the story.

From Washington Blade

When invited to share their own experiences, particularly in response to stories on mental health and trauma, members were candid rather than being emotionally charged, unlike a lot of the often toxic comment sections in mainstream media.

From Digiday

Our people are being candid and bold in addressing the unique challenges we, our communities, and our country face.

From Fortune

In June, Ari told me, this time over the phone with a publicist and in a manner markedly less candid than her typical effusiveness, that the Girls in the Valley were pivoting.

From Vox

Check out some of the most candid musical memoirs on the bookshelves below and find out about some of the hardships behind some of your favorite hits.

From Essence.com

He talks candidly about the saga, non-monogamy, assisted suicide, and why he is ‘bored’ of the gay actor debate.

From The Daily Beast

“When I got there the resources were so limited,” she says, candidly.

From The Daily Beast

Well, if I was speaking candidly, when I watch it the sound drives me crazy.

From The Daily Beast

The host, Stephen Nolan, talks candidly to listeners about his own battle with obesity.

From The Daily Beast

While visiting the artist, the curators candidly asked Johns to allow MoMA to debut his newest, and then unfinished, collection.

From The Daily Beast

This is the law of the land and must be obeyed; and we candidly advise that it is useless for us to contend against it.

From Project Gutenberg

Well, I havent the faintest knowledge in which direction the entrance lies, Gale said candidly.

From Project Gutenberg

They may be of great interest to antiquarians and historians; but by myself, I candidly admit, they were not much valued.

From Project Gutenberg

He would candidly avow, however, that he despaired of seeing the question brought to a speedy and satisfactory settlement.

From Project Gutenberg

She asked candidly, "Were you always so damned hateful or did the revivification process do this to you?"

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• honestly
• openly
• sincerely
• straight-out