Candid
/ˈkæn.dɪd/noun
Truthful and straightforward; frank.
Did you know?The Latin root 'candidus' not only meant 'white' but was also associated with purity and honesty, often linked to divine favor in ancient rites.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*kʲand-
“to shine, to be bright”
Latin
Latin
candidus
“bright, glowing, white”
Late Latin
Late Latin
candidus
“pure, innocent, frank”
Middle French
Middle French
candid
“sincere, frank, open”
Early Modern English
Early Modern English
candid
“straightforward, honest, sincere”
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