candide — meaning in English

English meaning

• candid adj Honest and direct, even when the truth might be uncomfortable.
• flighty adj Prone to unpredictable, impulsive, or silly behavior; lacking seriousness or commitment.
• guileless adj Free from guile; honest but naive.

Senses

candide is used for these senses in English:

• flighty Given to unplanned and silly ideas or actions.
• guileless Free from guile; honest but naive.

candid — full definition

1. adj Honest and direct, even when the truth might be uncomfortable.
2. adj Natural and unposed, especially describing a photograph.
3. noun A photo taken without the subject posing.

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