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candidly

KAN-dihd-lee

Candidly (adv) means in an honest, straightforward manner. Example: “Candidly, I don't think the plan will work.”

adv

In an honest, straightforward manner.

"Candidly, I don't think the plan will work."

"She spoke candidly about her struggles with anxiety."

How to Use Candidly

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSpeaking or acting in a frank, honest way.

more candidly comparative, most candidly superlative

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_____, I don't think the plan will work.

From candid + the adverb-forming suffix -ly.

idly rapidly vividly solidly stupidly morbidly splendidly

What does “candidly” mean?

The word “candidly” means in an honest, straightforward manner. In plain terms, speaking or acting in a frank, honest way.

How do you pronounce “candidly”?

“Candidly” is pronounced KAN-dihd-lee (/ˈkændɪdli/ in IPA).

How do you use “candidly” in a sentence?

Here is “candidly” used in a sentence: “Candidly, I don't think the plan will work.”

What part of speech is “candidly”?

“Candidly” is an adverb.