candidly

Meanings

• Adverb

  Speaking or writing in a straightforward and honest way.

  - "She candidly admitted her mistake."
  - "The interviewer asked the candidate to answer candidly."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with candidly
mendaciously , indiscreetly , precociously

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Variants

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candid , candider , candidest , candidly , candidness , candidnesses

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Etymology

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From Latin candidus, meaning pure or clean.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'candidly' comes from the Latin word 'candidus', which means pure or clean.

2. Candidly was first used in English in the late 15th century.

3. In literature, the use of candidly can add depth and authenticity to characters and their dialogue.

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Related Concepts

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1. Honesty: Candidly is related to the concept of honesty, as it encourages speaking or writing in a truthful manner.

2. Transparency: Candidly is also related to the concept of transparency, as it involves revealing information openly and without concealment.

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Quotes

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1. If Bart Knaggs had been totally "candid", he would have told me that when his prospective father-in-law, who was a doctor, had heard that the cancer had moved into my lungs, he said to Bart, "Well, your friend is dead."

   - Lance Armstrong,{it}It's Not About the Bike{/it},(2000) 2001

2. There are "candid" … anecdotes of open-heart surgery.

   - Joyce Carol Oates,{it}New York Times Book Review{/it},30 Sept. 1990

3. To be "candid", I have wondered whether it is fair to write about a man for whom I cannot help but feel a real distaste.

   - Jill Lepore,{it}Journal of American History{/it},June 2001

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Culture

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Candidly is often used in situations where honesty and transparency are valued, such as in interviews, confessions, or in literature for characters revealing their true feelings.

How to Memorize "candidly"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the word 'candidly' written out, and imagine speaking or writing in a straightforward and honest manner.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'candidly' with honesty, transparency, and speaking or writing from the heart.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Candidly means clear and honest' to remember the meaning of the word.

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