Candidus
/ˈkæn.dɪ.dəs/noun
A Latin adjective meaning bright, shining, white, or pure.
Did you know?Latin *candidus* comes from *candere* (“to shine, glow”), the same ancient root behind words for candles, incandescent light, and even the idea of “candid” speech as something laid bare in the open.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*kand-
“to shine, glow”
Latin
Latin
candere
“to shine, be white, glow”
Latin
Latin
candidus
“bright, shining, gleaming white; pure, spotless”
Old French
Old French
candid
“sincere, open, frank”
Modern English
English
candid
“truthful, straightforward, unreserved”
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