candidly
Americanadverb
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in a frank, outspoken, straightforward way; openly and without holding back.
We created a neutral space where everyone could speak candidly about race issues and also work side-by-side in "co-designing" solutions.
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without any posing or scripting, and typically without the knowledge of the person being photographed or filmed.
We are stealing from our subjects when we work candidly—stealing moments, expressions, emotions, positions, and movements.
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fairly and impartially; honestly.
“Look at these matters candidly, Mr. Editor,” wrote one subscriber.
Other Word Forms
- pseudocandidly adverb
- quasi-candidly adverb
- subcandidly adverb
- supercandidly adverb
- uncandidly adverb
Etymology
Origin of candidly
Example Sentences
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The source spoke to The Times on condition of anonymity to discuss the investigation candidly.
From Los Angeles Times
"Bill spoke candidly, addressing several questions in detail," the Gates Foundation said in a statement.
From BBC
A Gates Foundation spokesperson said Gates holds town halls twice a year and he “spoke candidly, addressing several questions in detail, and took responsibility for his actions.”
The actor spoke candidly about his debilitating disease, saying it “made me a little bit softer, a little bit more open.”
From Los Angeles Times
The sources spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss the case candidly.
From Los Angeles Times
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