Meaning
The state of being sincere and open in speech; honesty in expression.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
From Latin candor (“brightness, whiteness”), from candeō (“to shine”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
franknesshonestysincerityparrhesiaequityfairnesscandourcandidnessdirectnessforthrightness
Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:
