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Detailed Synonyms for candidly in English

candidly:

candidly adv

  1. candidly
    – (used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that 1
    frankly; honestly; candidly
    – (used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that 1
    • frankly adv
      • frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn1
    • honestly adv
      • honestly, I don't believe it1
    • candidly adv
      • candidly, I think she doesn't have a conscience1

Alternate Synonyms for "candidly":


Related Definitions for "candidly":

  1. (used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that1
    • candidly, I think she doesn't have a conscience1

candid:

candid adj

  1. candid
  2. candid
  3. candid
    – characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion 1
    blunt; frank; candid; outspoken; forthright; point-blank; free-spoken; straight-from-the-shoulder; plainspoken
    – characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion 1
  4. candid
    – openly straightforward and direct without reserve or secretiveness 1
    open; candid; heart-to-heart
    – openly straightforward and direct without reserve or secretiveness 1
  5. candid
    – informal or natural; especially caught off guard or unprepared 1
    candid
    – informal or natural; especially caught off guard or unprepared 1
    • candid adj
      • a candid photograph1
      • a candid interview1

Related Words for "candid":

  • candidness, candider, candidest, candidly

Alternate Synonyms for "candid":


Related Definitions for "candid":

  1. characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion1
    • I gave them my candid opinion1
  2. openly straightforward and direct without reserve or secretiveness1
    • his candid eyes1
  3. informal or natural; especially caught off guard or unprepared1
    • a candid photograph1
    • a candid interview1