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- [kan-did]
- /ˈkæn dɪd/
- /ˈkæn.dɪd/
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- [kan-did]
- /ˈkæn dɪd/
Definitions of candidly word
- adjective candidly frank; outspoken; open and sincere: a candid critic. 1
- adjective candidly free from reservation, disguise, or subterfuge; straightforward: a candid opinion. 1
- adjective candidly informal; unposed: a candid photo. 1
- adjective candidly honest; impartial: a candid mind. 1
- adjective candidly Archaic. white. 1
- adjective candidly Archaic. clear; pure. 1
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Origin of candidly
First appearance:
before 1620 One of the 42% oldest English words
1620-30; (< French candide) < Latin candidus shining white, equivalent to cand(ēre) to be shining white (akin to incense1) + -idus -id4
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Parts of speech for Candidly
noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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candidly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for candidly
adj candidly
adverb candidly
- frankly — In an open, honest, and direct manner.
- truthfully — telling the truth, especially habitually: a truthful person.
- bluntly — having an obtuse, thick, or dull edge or point; rounded; not sharp: a blunt pencil.
- outspoken — uttered or expressed with frankness or without reserve: outspoken criticism.
- straightforward — going or directed straight ahead: a straightforward gaze.
Antonyms for candidly
adverb candidly
- guardedly — cautious; careful; prudent: to be guarded in one's speech.
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