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View usage for: (kændɪd) 1. adjectiveWhen you are candid about something or with someone, you speak honestly. Nat is candid about the problems she is having with Steve. I haven't been completely candid with him. [+ with] ...a candid interview. candidly graded adverb [usually ADVERB with verb, also ADV adj/adv] He has stopped taking heroin now, but admits candidly that he will always be a drugaddict. 2. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun]A candid photograph of someone is one that was taken when the person did not know they were being photographed. More Synonyms of candid candid in British English (ˈkændɪd) adjective1. frank and outspoken he was candid about his dislike of our friends 2. without partiality; unbiased 3. unposed or informal a candid photograph Derived forms candidly (ˈcandidly) adverb candidness (ˈcandidness) noun Word origin C17: from Latin candidus white, from candēre to be white candid in American English (ˈkændɪd) adjective1. free from prejudice or bias; fair; just; impartial 2. very honest or frank in what one says or writes 3. unposed and informal a candid photograph SIMILAR WORDS: frank Derived forms candidly (ˈcandidly) adverb Word origin L candidus, white, pure, sincere < candere: see candescent Examples of 'candid' in a sentencecandid British English: candid ADJECTIVE When you are candid about something or with someone, you speak honestly. She is candid about the problems she is having at work. - American English: candid
- Brazilian Portuguese: franco
- Chinese: 直言不讳的
- European Spanish: franco
- French: franc
- German: offen
- Italian: sincero
- Japanese: 率直な
- Korean: 정직한
- European Portuguese: franco
- Latin American Spanish: franco
Definition honest and straightforward in speech or behaviour a candid account of her life in the limelight Synonyms upfront (informal) unequivocal free round Opposites diplomatic , subtle , biased , flattering , complimentary There are also some candid pictures taken when he was young. Synonyms informal impromptu uncontrived unposed Additional synonymsDefinition (of people, manner of speaking, etc.) straightforward and uncomplicated She is blunt about her personal life. Synonyms frank, forthright, straightforward, explicit, rude, outspoken, bluff, downright, upfront (informal), trenchant, brusque, plain-spoken, tactless, impolite, discourteous, unpolished, uncivil, straight from the shoulder a simple, downright chap with no rhetorical airs about him Synonyms blunt, open, frank, plain, straightforward, sincere, outspoken, honest, candid, forthright, upfront (informal), straight-from-the-shoulder Definition in agreement with rules I wanted them to get a fair deal. Synonyms unbiased, impartial, even-handed, unprejudiced, just, clean, square, equal, objective, reasonable, proper, legitimate, upright, honourable, honest, equitable, lawful, trustworthy, on the level (informal), disinterested, dispassionate, above board, according to the rules |