Candid meaning

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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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Not posed or rehearsed.

A candid snapshot.

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Free from prejudice or bias; fair; just; impartial.
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Very honest or frank in what one says or writes.
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Unposed and informal.

A candid photograph.

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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.

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My candid opinion was that it was all rubbish! — Jules Verne — A Journey To The Center Of The Earth.

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Will the introduction of supplementary flash or flood intrude on a candid picture situation or ruin the mood? — Popular Photography (2002)

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His portraits looked stiff and formal but his candids showed life being lived.

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The definition of candid is informal or natural.

Photos taken of babies are often examples of candid photography.

A photograph that isn't posed is an example of a candid photograph.

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Origin of candid

  • Latin candidus glowing, white, pure, guileless from candēre to shine kand- in Indo-European roots
    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
  • From Latin candidus (“white”).
    From Wiktionary

Candid Sentence Examples

  • Randy hesitated, as if not sure how candid he should be.

  • The owner was candid about the things that went wrong as well as the successes.

  • I don't know how candid you can be with Julie.

  • They were very candid portraits.

  • Don't get alarmed but I've taken the liberty to be a tad candid with him.

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