Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

candura

noun
kan-DOO-rah
Definition
Candura refers to a quality of purity, innocence, or simplicity in character or expression.
Examples
  • The candura of her words made everyone trust her instantly.
  • His candura was refreshing in a world filled with pretense.
  • She spoke with such candura that it disarmed her critics.
Meaning
It signifies a state of being straightforward and sincere, often associated with honesty and a lack of deceit.
Synonyms
  • innocence
  • purity
  • sincerity
  • naivety
  • frankness