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candidly

adv. manner
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈkændɪdɫi// UK //kˈændɪdli// can·did·ly

adv. in an honest and open way. You use this when someone is speaking the truth without trying to hide anything or make things look better than they are.

adv. in an open, honest, and direct manner. Often used to describe speech or writing that reveals a person's true feelings or the unvarnished facts.


SIMPLE

She spoke candidly about her mistakes to the team.

CONTEXTUAL

The manager spoke candidly with the employees, admitting that the project was behind schedule and over budget.

COMPLEX

While the official report was carefully worded, the CEO spoke candidly to the press, acknowledging the systemic failures that had led to the recent scandal.

Synonyms
Origin

From candid + -ly.

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