candidly
UK/ˈkændɪdlɪ/US/'kændidli/
C2
Definitions
adv.
In an honest, frank way; speaking plainly.
坦诚地，直言不讳地。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedcandidglow, white, shine
+
-lyhaving the quality of
=candidly
candid (honest, frank) + -ly (adverb) = 'in a frank way.' Transparent adverb of candid.
Common Collocations
- 1.speak candidly坦诚地说
- 2.answer candidly坦率地回答
- 3.candidly admit坦白承认
Example Sentences
- 1.
Candidly, I'm not sure we can finish on time.
- 2.
She spoke candidly about the mistakes the team had made.