Definitions for candid

candid can·did

Spelling: [kan-did]
IPA: /ˈkæn dɪd/

Candid is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 10 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 67 anagrams from letters in candid (acddin).

Definitions for candid

noun

  1. an unposed photograph.

adjective

  1. frank; outspoken; open and sincere:
  2. free from reservation, disguise, or subterfuge; straightforward:
  3. informal; unposed:
  4. honest; impartial:
  5. Archaic. white.
  6. Archaic. clear; pure.

Origin of candid

1620-30; (French candide) Latin candidus shining white, equivalent to cand(ēre) to be shining white (akin to incense1) + -idus -id

Examples for candid

In a candid interview, she compares the brutality of life in North Korea to the Holocaust.

In a candid interview with The Daily Beast, Prepon put all the rumors to rest.

In short, to be candid with you—old Mr. Palmer is coming to-day, you know.

Even though we were running late, Scott was jovial and candid in his conversation.

Apart from Molly, he is most candid with Williams, allowing himself to show a weaker side.

To effect a change of ownership with the candid concomitance of a brass band.

For the first time Kingozi's careless, candid stare narrowed to a focus.

His candid remarks included his thoughts about Asian women, and his teammate Randall Simon, whom he described as a “fat monkey.”

She tells a simple story, in a candid and respectful manner.

Who could be so brutal as to blame so amiable, so candid a creature?

Word Value for candid
Scrable

10

Words with friends

12

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