CANDIDLY

Pronunciation (US): (GB):

Meaning:

(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that

Example:

frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn

Synonyms:

candidly; frankly; honestly

Classified under:

Adverbs

Domain usage:

intensifier; intensive (a modifier that has little meaning except to intensify the meaning it modifies)

Pertainym:

candid (characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion)