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candidly

can·did
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [kan-did]
    • /ˈkæn dɪd/
    • /ˈkæn.dɪd/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [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
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

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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Synonyms for candidly

adj candidly

  • sincerely — free of deceit, hypocrisy, or falseness; earnest: a sincere apology.
  • openly — not closed or barred at the time, as a doorway by a door, a window by a sash, or a gateway by a gate: to leave the windows open at night.
  • honestly — in an honest manner.

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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