candid meaning
candid :
honest, straightforward
adjective
▪ She gave a candid reply.
▪ She gave an honest reply.
▪ His candid opinion surprised us.
▪ His honest opinion surprised us.
paraphrasing
▪ frank – honest
▪ open – straightforward
▪ direct – straight to the point
▪ truthful – telling the truth
Pronunciation
candid [ˈkændɪd]
The stress is on 'can' and sounds like 'kan-did'.
Common phrases and grammar about candid
candid - Common meaning
adjective
honest, straightforward
Part of Speech Changes for "candid"
▪ candidly (adverb) – in an honest way
▪ candidness (noun) – the quality of being honest
Common Expressions with "candid"
▪ candid conversation – honest talk
▪ candid opinion – honest view
▪ be candid about – be honest about
▪ candid feedback – honest feedback
Important examples of candid in TOEIC
Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC vocabulary questions, candid often describes honest opinions or feedback.
Example of a confusing word: candied (coated with sugar)
Grammar examples from the TOEIC test
Candid is used as an adjective to describe people or their opinions in TOEIC grammar questions.
candid
Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC
candid camera
means 'a hidden camera used to capture honest reactions'.
candid moment
means 'a natural and unposed moment'.
Differences between similar words and candid
candid
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frank
differences
Candid and frank both mean being honest, but candid often suggests being open and sincere, while frank can imply being blunt.
Words with the same origin as candid
The origin of candid
candid comes from the Latin 'candidus', meaning 'white, pure', and later 'honest, straightforward'.
Word structure
The word has the root candid (white, pure) and means 'honest'.
Words with the same origin
The word's root is unclear or difficult to confirm.
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