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candid::adjective | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | heart-to-heart, open |
| Derivation | candidness |
his candid eyes.
candid::adjective | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | blunt, forthright, frank, free-spoken, outspoken, plainspoken, point-blank, straight-from-the-shoulder |
| Derivation | candidness |
I gave them my candid opinion.
candid::adjective | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|
a candid photograph.
a candid interview.
Examples of candid
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On few issues have Germans been less candid with themselves than on immigration.
From the newsweek.com
A candid new book reveals the behind-the-scenes story of the early-years scheme.
From the guardian.co.uk
Most of Mr. Kertesz's photos seem candid, though, and many were taken from afar.
From the post-gazette.com
Will we be candid enough to admit that enabling is not the tough love many need?
From the thestate.com
Answer their questions as honestly as possible and be candid about any problems.
From the latimes.com
I really appreciate Stacy's searingly candid words about her personal struggles.
From the blogs.psychcentral.com
Viewers can watch the singer's candid story unfold on March 6 at 10 p.m. on MTV.
From the huffingtonpost.com
It's actually a candid snap of the chief clerk at the Parliamentary Fees Office.
From the guardian.co.uk
Two of this year's most striking albums are immensely candid rock confessionals.
From the guardian.co.uk
- Blunt: characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion; "blunt talking and straight shooting"; "a blunt New England farmer"; "I gave them my candid opinion"; "forthright criticism"; "a forthright approach to the problem"; "tell me what you think--and you may just as ...
- Informal or natural; especially caught off guard or unprepared; "a candid photograph"; "a candid interview"
- Openly straightforward and direct without reserve or secretiveness; "his candid eyes"; "an open and trusting nature"; "a heart-to-heart talk"
- (candidly) honestly: (used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that; "honestly, I don't believe it"; "candidly, I think she doesn't have a conscience"; "frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn"
- (candidness) candor: the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech
- A spontaneous or unposed photograph; Impartial and free from prejudice; Straightforward, open and sincere; Not posed or rehearsed
- (candidly) in a candid manner; frankly
- (Candidness) A positive style of open communication in which I unbutton your collar and sink my fangs into your neck.
- An unposed, spontaneous photograph of a person or group of people.
