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I try very hard to maintain the confidence of my sources by speaking candidly with them, honoring agreements about the use of our conversation, and practicing journalism in an honest and straightforward way.
John Harwood

Meaning of "candidly" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF CANDIDLY

candidly  [ˈkændɪdlɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CANDIDLY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Candidly is an adverb.
The adverb is an invariable part of the sentence that can change, explain or simplify a verb or another adverb.

WHAT DOES CANDIDLY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of candidly in the English dictionary

The definition of candidly in the dictionary is in a frank and outspoken manner.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CANDIDLY


absent-mindedly
ˌæbsəntˈmaɪndɪdlɪ
backhandedly
ˌbækˈhændɪdlɪ
confoundedly
kənˈfaʊndɪdlɪ
even-handedly
ˌiːv ənˈhændɪdlɪ
forehandedly
ˌfɔːˈhændɪdlɪ
free-handedly
ˌfriːˈhændɪdlɪ
heavy-handedly
ˌhevɪˈhændɪdlɪ
high-handedly
ˌhaɪˈhændɪdlɪ
left-handedly
ˌlɛftˈhændɪdlɪ
narrow-mindedly
ˌnærəʊˈmaɪndɪdlɪ
offhandedly
ˈɒfˈhændɪdlɪ
open-handedly
ˌəʊpənˈhændɪdlɪ
red-handedly
ˌrɛdˈhændɪdlɪ
right-handedly
ˌraɪtˈhændɪdlɪ
single-handedly
ˌsɪŋɡəlˈhændɪdlɪ
single-mindedly
ˌsɪŋɡəlˈmaɪndɪdlɪ
splendidly
ˈsplendɪdlɪ
two-handedly
ˌtuːˈhændɪdlɪ
uncandidly
ʌnˈkændɪdlɪ
underhandedly
ˌʌndəˈhændɪdlɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CANDIDLY

candid
candid camera
candida
candidacy
candidal
candidate
candidateship
candidature
candidiasis
candidness
candie
candied
candied peel
candies
Candiot
Candiote
candle
candle grease
candle-tree

WORDS THAT END LIKE CANDIDLY

acidly
avidly
flaccidly
fluidly
horridly
humidly
idly
languidly
lucidly
morbidly
placidly
rabidly
rapidly
rigidly
solidly
sordidly
stupidly
timidly
validly
vividly

Synonyms and antonyms of candidly in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «candidly» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CANDIDLY

Find out the translation of candidly to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of candidly from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «candidly» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

坦率地
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

cándidamente
570 millions of speakers

English

candidly
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

खुलकर
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

بصراحة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

откровенно
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

candidamente
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

অকপটে
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

franchement
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Dengan terang
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

offen
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

率直に
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

솔직하게
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Kanthi bener
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

thẳng thắn
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஒளிவுமறைவின்றி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

स्पष्टपणे
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

candidly
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

candidamente
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

szczerze
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

відверто
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

sincer
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ειλικρίνεια
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

eerlik
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

öppet
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

candidly
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of candidly

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CANDIDLY»

The term «candidly» is quite widely used and occupies the 53.437 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CANDIDLY» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about candidly

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6 QUOTES WITH «CANDIDLY»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word candidly.
1
Mike D
I do really enjoy Jay McInerney's wine writing. He's a good writer. He brings his fiction-writing skillset. He's not afraid to put wine in kind of a racy context and speak very candidly about it.
2
Oliver Ellsworth
Judge candidly what a wretched figure the American empire will exhibit in the eye of other nations, without a power to array and support a military force for its own protection.
3
John Grogan
Really, as a writer, I believe that if you're going to write about your own life, you need to do it as honestly and candidly as you are capable.
4
John Harwood
I try very hard to maintain the confidence of my sources by speaking candidly with them, honoring agreements about the use of our conversation, and practicing journalism in an honest and straightforward way.
5
Susan Lucci
It took awhile for me to get used to speaking candidly about my own life. I got into it, and it turned out to be a wonderful experience.
6
Nick Moran
As my mum still candidly says, I was the runt of the litter.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CANDIDLY»

Discover the use of candidly in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to candidly and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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I remember too much: 89 opera stars speak candidly of their ...
A gathering of interviews with prominent opera singers includes biographies and photographs of each singer as they talk with candor and humor about their work, their lives, and their colleagues
Dennis McGovern, Deborah Grace Winer, 1990
2
Motivated and Striving Upwards (Ms_Up): Candidly Honest, ...
I guess the only thing I can say is that: "God always has a better plan for our lives than the one that we would have come up with. I hope this book will both entertain you and be of value to you.
J. Gary Reid, 2012
3
My Head Is Bloody, But Unbowed: A Candidly Raw Collection of ...
For anyone interested in knowing what angers, saddens, mystifies, confuses, and brings joy to Americaas most maligned and misunderstood ethnic group, this book is a must-read.
Peggy Butler, 2004
4
The Cat That Changed My Life: 50 Cats Talk Candidly About ...
The personal stories of fifty cats, as presented by a New Yorker cartoonist, include the tale of Jelly Bean, whose predisposition to skittishness is helped by a new feline friend, and Puffin, whose brief fling with a boy cat thrusts her ...
Bruce Eric Kaplan, 2004
5
Observations Upon Natural Religion and Christianity, ...
In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions to preserve these invaluable works in the largest archive of its kind.
Charles Bulkley, 2010
6
Religious Qualifications for Civil Employment's Candidly ...
Due to the very old age and scarcity of this book, many of the pages may be hard to read due to the blurring of the original text.
R. Burleigh Publisher, 2010
7
The Supremacy of the British Legislature Over the Colonies, ...
Covering a span of over 400 years in North, Central and South America as well as the Caribbean, this collection highlights the society, politics, religious beliefs, culture, contemporary opinions and momentous events of the time.
Anonymous, 2012
8
Conversations with Lillian Hellman
Lillian. Hellman: The. Great. Playwright. Candidly. Reflects. on. a. Long,. Rich. Life. Bill Moyers/1974 This is a transcript of an interview telecast on National Educational Television in April 1974 and available on audio cassette from the Center ...
Lillian Hellman, Jackson R. Bryer, 1986
9
Candidly Inclined
A photographic monograph.
Andrew Stark, 2005
10
The Grievances of the American Colonies Candidly Examined ...
In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions to preserve these invaluable works in the largest archive of its kind.
Stephen Hopkins, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CANDIDLY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term candidly is used in the context of the following news items.
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Edge of Life: mothers speak candidly about their premature babies
Edge of Life: mothers speak candidly about their premature babies ... Edge of Life: mothers speak candidly about their premature babies | SBS ... «SBS, Jul 15»
2
Chrisley Knows Best's Todd Chrisley Braces to Meet Daughter …
Savannah candidly explains to her dad. "Because I wasn't ready for you to meet the friend yet." She adds about boyfriend, country singer Blaire ... «People Magazine, Jul 15»
3
Upcoming polls to lock in GOP debate field
... around the first debate,” said one aide to a GOP presidential campaign, to whom POLITICO granted anonymity to discuss strategy candidly. «Politico, Jul 15»
4
Nine things you never wanted to hear George Hook say
George chatted candidly about his own life and inclinations in between reading excerpts of 'Geoff's' antics, and between the two, we now have ... «Irish Times, Jul 15»
5
Obama Hosts Vietnam Communist Party Chief at White House
Even as Obama and Trong emphasized areas of cooperation, the U.S. president said they spoke candidly about human rights and religious ... «ABC News, Jul 15»
6
Amy Schumer's Career Hurts Her Dating Life: People Think 'I Have …
Amy was interviewed by her sister, writer Kim Caramele, for the issue — and she candidly opened up about whether being a famous comedian ... «Hollywood Life, Jul 15»
7
Lou Williams: Raptors told me that I could walk
“Just to speak candidly, it caught me by surprise that we didn't get something done. I made it clear that I wanted to be there and I thought, with ... «Sportsnet.ca, Jul 15»
8
Nicole Richie Gets 'Serious' in Season 2 of Candidly Nicole: 'This …
Candidly Nicole is taking on the "serious" issues in season 2, only with a signature twist of wry humor we've come to expect from Nicole Richie. «People Magazine, Jul 15»
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Candidly Speaking: Combating the new anti-Semitism
A Jewish man stands near some of the 127 graves desecrated by vandals with Nazi swastikas and anti-semitic slogans in the Jewish cemetery ... «Jerusalem Post Israel News, Jul 15»
10
Tom Mason Of 'Falling Skies,' Noah Wyle, Talks Candidly About TNT …
"Falling Skies" lead actor Noah Wyle recalled nostalgically about the good and bad parts about being the part of the show as TNT launched its ... «Yibada, Jul 15»

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