adv
candidly
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adv
1
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 notesIn plain EnglishSpeaking or acting in a frank, honest way.
Word Forms
more candidly comparative, most candidly superlative
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_____, I don't think the plan will work.
Etymology
From candid + the adverb-forming suffix -ly.