Antonyms for candid

Grammar : Adj

Spell : kan-did

Phonetic Transcription : ˈkæn dɪd

Definition of candid

Origin : 1620s, "white," from Latin candidum "white; pure; sincere, honest, upright," from candere "to shine," from PIE root *kand- "to glow, to shine" (see candle). In English, metaphoric extension to "frank" first recorded 1670s (cf. French candide "open, frank, ingenuous, sincere"). Of photography, 1929. Related: Candidly; candidness.

adj honest

Example sentences :

For the first time Kingozi's careless, candid stare narrowed to a focus.
Extract from : « The Leopard Woman » by Stewart Edward White

Who could be so brutal as to blame so amiable, so candid a creature?
Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 4 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth

In short, to be candid with you—old Mr. Palmer is coming to-day, you know.
Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 5 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth

She tells a simple story, in a candid and respectful manner.
Extract from : « Female Scripture Biographies, Vol. I » by Francis Augustus Cox

To effect a change of ownership with the candid concomitance of a brass band.
Extract from : « The Devil's Dictionary » by Ambrose Bierce

He would have all the arches as light as laughter and as candid as logic.
Extract from : « Alarms and Discursions » by G. K. Chesterton

With her gentle virgin face she was like a candid, budding lily.
Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola

Our preface, however, shall at least have the merit of novelty; it shall be candid.
Extract from : « The Comic Latin Grammar » by Percival Leigh

Since you so earnestly desire my honest and candid opinion, you shall have it.
Extract from : « Audrey Craven » by May Sinclair

Father Ryan is candid, truthful, and outspoken, and commands respect.
Extract from : « Ireland as It Is » by Robert John Buckley (AKA R.J.B.)

Synonyms for candid

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