candid

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adjective

The definition of candid is informal or natural.
1. Photos taken of babies are often examples of candid photography.
2. A photograph that isn't posed is an example of a candid photograph.
Candid is defined as someone or something said which is fair, honest or said in a casual way.
A person truthfully telling why their marriage ended is an example of candid.

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candid

free from prejudice or bias; fair; just; impartial
very honest or frank in what one says or writes
unposed and informal: a candid photograph
Archaic
1. white
2. pure

Origin of candid

Classical Latin candidus, white, pure, sincere from candere: see candescent

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candid

adjective

a. Characterized by openness and sincerity of expression; unreservedly straightforward: In private, I gave them my candid opinion. See Synonyms at frank¹.
b. Not obscuring or omitting anything unpleasant, embarrassing, or negative: “Joyce's … candid descriptions of normal bodily functions shocked his Anglo-American readers” ( Belinda Rathbone )
Not posed or rehearsed: a candid snapshot.

Origin of candid

Latin candidus glowing, white, pure, guileless from candēre to shine ; see kand- in Indo-European roots.

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can′did·ly
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can′did·ness
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Adjective

(comparative more candid, superlative most candid)

Impartial and free from prejudice.
he knew not where to look for faithful advice, efficient aid, or candid judgement. — Washington Irving — The Life and Voyages of Christopher Columbus
Straightforward, open and sincere.
My candid opinion was that it was all rubbish! — Jules Verne — A Journey To The Center Of The Earth
Not posed or rehearsed.
will the introduction of supplementary flash or flood intrude on a candid picture situation or ruin the mood? — Popular Photography (2002)