Candidly
frank; outspoken; open and sincere:
a candid critic.
free from reservation, disguise, or subterfuge; straightforward:
a candid opinion.
informal; unposed:
a candid photo.
honest; impartial:
a candid mind.
Archaic. white.
Archaic. clear; pure.
an unposed photograph.
Contemporary Examples
The Gettysburg of the GOP Civil War Dean Obeidallah February 14, 2014
White House: Nothing We Can Do about the Egypt Revolt John Barry February 3, 2011
Dan Rather Outspoken: Still Battling CBS News Lloyd Grove April 29, 2012
It Was All a Dream: Drama, Bullshit, and the Rebirth of The Source Magazine Alex Suskind October 13, 2014
Frank Bruni Revealed Nicki Gostin August 17, 2009
Historical Examples
Harper’s New Monthly Magazine, No. IX.–February, 1851.–Vol. II. Various
Tales And Novels, Volume 8 (of 10) Maria Edgeworth
The King of Schnorrers Israel Zangwill
Louisiana Lou William West Winter
The Man From Brodney’s George Barr McCutcheon
adjective
frank and outspoken: he was candid about his dislike of our friends
without partiality; unbiased
unposed or informal: a candid photograph
(obsolete)
white
clear or pure
adj.
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