The difference between Candidly and Frankly

When used as adverbs, candidly means in a candid manner, whereas frankly means in a frank, open or (too) honest manner.


check bellow for the other definitions of Candidly and Frankly

  1. Candidly as an adverb:

    in a candid manner; frankly

  1. Frankly as an adverb (manner):

    In a frank, open or (too) honest manner.

    Examples:

    "He spoke frankly about the economy."

  2. Frankly as an adverb (speech act):

    In truth, to tell the truth.

    Examples:

    "quote-video lang=title=Gone with the Wind year=1939 actor=Clark Gable role=Rhett Butler url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frankly,_my_dear,_I_don%27t_give_a_damn passage=Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn."