candidly

[US]/'kændidli/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adv. honestly; openly; frankly

Phrases & Collocations

speak candidly

answer candidly

Example Sentences

She spoke candidly about her struggles with anxiety.

He answered the questions candidly without hesitation.

It's important to communicate candidly in a relationship.

The employee was praised for his candidly honest feedback.

She appreciated her friend's candidly blunt advice.

The politician spoke candidly about the challenges facing the country.

He shared his opinions candidly during the meeting.

The author writes candidly about her personal experiences.

The therapist encouraged her to speak candidly about her feelings.

The documentary features interviews with people speaking candidly about their struggles.

Real-world Examples

Yeah. I mean, she has talked about this very candidly.

Source: Financial Times

" I am thoroughly perplexed, " she said candidly.

Source: Returning Home

" He could do better, " said Grandma candidly.

Source: Gone with the Wind

Ove answered candidly that he'd never given it much thought.

Source: A man named Ove decides to die.

He invited CNN's crew in and spoke candidly about the closure of his orphanage.

Source: CNN 10 Student English February 2018 Collection

I may tell you candidly that the place is not in Shropshire.

Source: The full text of "不可儿戏" is not available for translation.

Timmy, let me answer you candidly.

Source: MBTI Personality Types Guide

Then she shrugged and let go of her lip and smiled at me candidly.

Source: Goodbye, My Love (Part 1)

I candidly own that I have modified my views a little, in deference to you; and it should satisfy you.

Source: Returning Home

He looked candidly up at Mr Spang.

Source: 007 Series: Diamonds Are Forever (Part 2)

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