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 Word Forms

• pseudocandidly adverb
• quasi-candidly adverb
• subcandidly adverb
• supercandidly adverb
• uncandidly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of candidly¹

candid ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

Polynucleotides are being touted as the next big skincare "miracle" and are rapidly gaining popularity after a number of celebrities have spoken candidly about their "salmon sperm facials".

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He also candidly relates his struggles with facioscapulohumeral dystrophy, a rare kind of neuromuscular disease that led to his use of a wheelchair.

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In interviews promoting the film, Lawrence has spoken candidly about the difficulty of balancing motherhood and career.

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"We explained the hooliganism element very candidly to them, and we have since been working with those community members on how to deal with what is a very sensitive matter."

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McDermott had also spoken candidly about his marriage to Spelling months after news of their separation broke.

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Related Words

• honestly 
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• sincerely 
• straight-out