1 saying what you think openly and honestly; not hiding your thoughts:
a candid statement / interview * You must be absolutely honest and candid. * To be candid, I can't stand her.
seealsoCANDOUR
2 a candid photograph is one that is taken without the person in it knowing that they are being photographed:
He mingled among the guests and took the candid shots which were much more fun than the formal group photographs.
candidly adverb:
She candidly admitted her mistakes.
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Sourced from Main Dictionary in Lughet's collection.
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