candid
Intermediate/ˈkæn.dɪd/
- adjective
- Being honest and direct
candid in a sentence
- “He gave a candid answer to the question.”
- “He was quite candid about his past.”
- “She gave us her candid opinion on the matter.”
- “There are candid … anecdotes of open-heart surgery.”
What does “candid” mean?
candid (adjective) means being honest and direct. It is pronounced /ˈkæn.dɪd/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "candid" mean?
- candid (adjective) means: Being honest and direct
- How do you pronounce "candid"?
- "candid" is pronounced /ˈkæn.dɪd/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
- How do you use "candid" in a sentence?
- Here is "candid" used in a sentence: He gave a candid answer to the question.
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