Definitions for candids

candids can·did

Spelling: [kan-did]
IPA: /ˈkæn dɪd/

Candids is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 10 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 148 anagrams from letters in candids (acddins).

Definitions for candids

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 candids

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

Examples for candids

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Word Value for candids
Scrable

10

Words with friends

12

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