candidly
Americanadverb
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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.
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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.
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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
Etymology
Origin of candidly
Example Sentences
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The actor spoke candidly about his debilitating disease, saying it “made me a little bit softer, a little bit more open.”
From Los Angeles Times
The sources spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss the case candidly.
From Los Angeles Times
At both gatherings of world leaders, heads of states spoke candidly about the need to adapt to the new world order plagued with multipolarity.
From Barron's
This January, Pete Wells — who served as food critic for The New York Times from 2012 to 2024 — wrote candidly about what years of professional eating had done to his health.
From Salon
"But, candidly, I could use the liquidity. I'm good at making money. I'm better at spending money."
From BBC
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