Definition of candid

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< Candia

candida >

can·did    (kndd) KEY  

ADJECTIVE:

1. Free from prejudice; impartial.
2. Characterized by openness and sincerity of expression; unreservedly straightforward: In private, I gave them my candid opinion. See Synonyms at frank ¹.
3. Not posed or rehearsed: a candid snapshot.

NOUN:

An unposed informal photograph.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Latin candidus, glowing, white, pure, guileless, from candre, to shine; see kand- in Indo-European roots

OTHER FORMS:
candid·ly (Adverb), candid·ness (Noun)

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