candidly

/ˈkændɪdli/ (bre, ipa) · [kˈændɪdli] /ˈkændɪdli/ (ame, ipa) · [kˈændɪdli] /ˈkan-dəd-lē/ (ame, mw)

candidly — adverb

1. by speaking in a plain, truthful way, especially about something awkward, painfu

1.副詞C1
釋義

by speaking in a plain, truthful way, especially about something awkward, painful, or personal.

例句

At the family meeting, Minho candidly admitted he was out of money.

candidly + admit

When the doctor asked about her drinking, Élise answered candidly.

answer candidly when asked something personal

同義詞
  • frankly

    often introduces a direct opinion, especially in conversation

  • honestly

    stresses truthfulness and is common in everyday speech

  • openly

    stresses not hiding something and can sound more public

  • bluntly

    suggests directness with less concern for other people's feelings

反義詞
  • evasively

    shows that someone avoids giving a clear answer

  • guardedly

    shows that someone reveals only part of what they think

  • diplomatically

    shows careful wording to avoid offence or conflict

文法句型

candidly + admit

answer candidly

speak candidly about + noun

candidly + describe

用法筆記

Most often used with verbs of speaking, admitting, answering, and discussing when the topic may feel embarrassing, painful, or politically sensitive. It is close to frankly, but candidly usually sounds slightly more deliberate and formal.

常見錯誤

❌The manager candidly the problem in the report.
✅The manager described the problem candidly in the report.
💡'candidly' is an adverb and must modify a verb.
❌Tariq was candidly about his debt.
✅Tariq was candid about his debt.
💡use 'candid' after 'be'; 'candidly' modifies verbs such as speak, answer, or admit.