candid

Everyday

1. Honest and open, saying what you really think even if it is hard to hear: a candid answer. tree →
2. (of a photo) Taken without the person knowing or posing: a candid photo. tree →

In the lessons

In stories and talk "candid" describes someone who tells the plain truth. In photography a candid shot is natural, not posed. Phrases: to be candid (= to be honest), a candid photo, candid about.

Examples

• To be candid, I didn't like the film. tree →
• She was candid about her mistakes. tree →
• The candid photo showed us laughing at the picnic. tree →
• Thank you for your candid answer. tree →
• Being candid doesn't mean being unkind. tree →
• Grandma is always very candid about our haircuts. tree →

Note

Adverb: candidly. It is a slightly formal word for "honest" or "frank". Trap: it has nothing to do with "candy", and "candid camera" means hidden camera.

In Jewish tradition

In stories and talk "candid" describes someone who tells the plain truth. In photography a candid shot is natural, not posed. Phrases: to be candid (= to be honest), a candid photo, candid about.

Examples

• I therefore hope that the candid reader will consider the great difficulties I had to overcome in this still unbeaten way of the ancient Jewish spiritual region, and will receive with indulgence this new contribution to archaeological knowledge. (Sefer Yetzirah, Kalisch 1877) tree →

Note

Adverb: candidly. It is a slightly formal word for "honest" or "frank". Trap: it has nothing to do with "candy", and "candid camera" means hidden camera.