Synonyms for candidly

Most common

honestly · openly · frankly

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Adverb

Antonyms

disingenuously, dishonestly

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Definitions

1. adv. 1

   in a candid manner; frankly.

Example sentences

• honestly Have you honestly ever seen a view so magnificent?
• openly Catholics could not openly observe their religion.
• frankly Saying what you think frankly is not a bad thing.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

6 letters

openly³

7 letters

frankly²

8 letters

honestly³

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (openly³ = 3 syllables).