candid

  • 21candid — adjective 1》 truthful and straightforward; frank. 2》 (of a photograph or film) taken informally, especially without the subject s knowledge. Derivatives candidly adverb candidness noun Word History The word candid was first used, in the 17th… …

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  • 22candid — adjective 1) his responses were remarkably candid Syn: frank, outspoken, forthright, blunt, open, honest, truthful, sincere, direct, plain spoken, straightforward, ingenuous, bluff; informal upfront, on the level, on the up and up …

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  • 23candid — /ˈkændəd / (say kanduhd) adjective 1. frank; outspoken; open and sincere: a candid account. 2. honest; impartial: *Miss Giltinan s clear and candid mind rejected these rumours for lying inventions, incapable of belief that her idol, Jonah, would… …

  • 24candid — adj. 1 frank; not hiding one s thoughts. 2 (of a photograph) taken informally, usu. without the subject s knowledge. Phrases and idioms: candid camera a small camera for taking candid photographs. Derivatives: candidly adv. candidness n.… …

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  • 25candid — See candid, frank …

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  • 26Candid — Candidus, Candid lateinischer Ursprung, Bedeutung: der Reine, Ehrliche …

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  • 27candid — [17] Originally, candid meant simply ‘white’; its current sense ‘frank’ developed metaphorically via ‘pure’ and ‘unbiased’. English acquired the word, probably through French candide, from Latin candidum, a derivative of the verb candēre ‘be… …

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  • 28candid — adjective directly truthful, even when the truth may be unpleasant or embarrassing: The Governor s brutally candid assessment struck a new blow to Mr Major s reputation. see also: candour candidly adverb …

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  • 29candid — [17] Originally, candid meant simply ‘white’; its current sense ‘frank’ developed metaphorically via ‘pure’ and ‘unbiased’. English acquired the word, probably through French candide, from Latin candidum, a derivative of the verb candēre ‘be… …

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  • 30Candid photography — is photography that focuses on spontaneity rather than technique, on the immersion of a camera within events rather than focusing on setting up a staged situation or on preparing a lengthy camera setup.DescriptionCandid photography is best… …

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