Candidly: meaning, definitions and examples

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candidly

 

[ หˆkรฆndษชdli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

speaking honestly and openly

In a candid manner, without reservation or concealment. It means speaking sincerely and frankly, often with transparency and honesty.

Synonyms

frankly, honestly, openly, sincerely

Examples of usage

  • She spoke candidly about her struggles with mental health.
  • He answered the question candidly, without hesitation.

Translations

Translations of the word "candidly" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น francamente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค–เฅเคฒเค•เคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช offen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ terus terang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ะดะฒะตั€ั‚ะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ szczerze

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็Ž‡็›ดใซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท franchement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ francamente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dรผrรผstรงe

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์†”์งํžˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุตุฑุงุญุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ upล™รญmnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ รบprimne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฆ็Ž‡ๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ odkritosrฤno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hreinskilnislega

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐัˆั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฆแƒ˜แƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sษ™mimi olaraq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ francamente

Etymology

The word 'candidly' comes from the Latin word 'candidus', which means white or bright. In ancient Rome, white clothing was worn by candidates seeking office, symbolizing purity and honesty. Over time, 'candidus' evolved to 'candidly' in English, retaining its sense of openness and honesty.

See also: candidacy, candidate, candidiasis.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,738, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.