candidly — In an honest, frank, and straightforward manner without pretense or concealment. Speaking or acting with complete openness and sincerity.
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: In an honest, frank, and straightforward manner without pretense or concealment. Speaking or acting with complete openness and sincerity.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkændɪdli/
Korean meaning: 솔직하게, 터놓고
Korean pronunciation: 캔-디드-리 (강세: 캔)
Example Sentences
- Candidly speaking, your cooking tastes like cardboard soaked in disappointment
- The CEO candidly discussed the company's financial difficulties with employees
- I must candidly tell you that your haircut makes you look like a pineapple
candidly
ADVERB//ˈkændɪdli//
In an honest, frank, and straightforward manner without pretense or concealment. Speaking or acting with complete openness and sincerity.
In an honest, frank, and straightforward manner without pretense or concealment. Speaking or acting with complete openness and sincerity.
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Speaking candidly beats talking grandly or responding blandly!
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Origin
From Latin 'candidus' meaning 'white' or 'pure.' In ancient Rome, political candidates wore white togas to symbolize their purity and honesty when seeking office.
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“Candidly speaking, your cooking tastes like cardboard soaked in disappointment”
“The CEO candidly discussed the company's financial difficulties with employees”
“I must candidly tell you that your haircut makes you look like a pineapple”
“She candidly admitted her lack of experience in the interview”
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