candor

CEFRC1

/ˈkæn.də(ɹ)/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    Honest and open expression of thoughts or feelings.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    Whiteness; brilliance; purity.

Examples

  • You don't always have to say what's on your mind; sometimes tact trumps candor.

  • Thank you for your candor.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1
Synonyms
5

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meaning

  1. The state of being sincere and open in speech; honesty in expression.

More examples

In context

  • I appreciate your candor.

  • Whilst thou didst keep thy Candor undefil'd, Deerly I lov'd thee; as my first-born child[…]

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Origin

noun

From Latin candor (“brightness, whiteness”), from candeō (“to shine”).