Word Adverb
candidly
adv.
manner
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˈkændɪdɫi/ UK /kˈændɪdli/ can·did·ly
Definition
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.
Examples
“She spoke candidly about her mistakes to the team.”
“The manager spoke candidly with the employees, admitting that the project was behind schedule and over budget.”
“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.”
Etymology
From candid + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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