Candid and Explicit

Candid

Candid adjective - Free in expressing one's true feelings and opinions.

Explicit is a synonym for candid. In some cases you can use "Explicit" instead an adjective "Candid".

Nearby Words: candidly, candor, candour, candida

Explicit

Explicit adjective - So clearly expressed as to leave no doubt about the meaning.

Candid is a synonym for explicit in open topic. Sometimes you can use "Candid" instead an adjective "Explicit".

Nearby Word: explicitly
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