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- [kon-fi-den-shuh l]
- /ˌkɒn fɪˈdɛn ʃəl/
- /ˌkɒn.fɪˈden.ʃəl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kon-fi-den-shuh l]
- /ˌkɒn fɪˈdɛn ʃəl/
Definitions of confidentially word
- adverb confidentially Confidentially is used to say that what you are telling someone is a secret and should not be discussed with anyone else. 3
- adjective confidentially spoken, written, acted on, etc., in strict privacy or secrecy; secret: a confidential remark. 1
- adjective confidentially indicating confidence or intimacy; imparting private matters: a confidential tone of voice. 1
- adjective confidentially having another's trust or confidence; entrusted with secrets or private affairs: a confidential secretary. 1
- adjective confidentially bearing the classification confidential, usually being above restricted and below secret. limited to persons authorized to use information, documents, etc., so classified. Compare classification (def 5). 1
- noun confidentially In a way that is intended to be private or secret; privately. 1
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Origin of confidentially
First appearance:
before 1645 One of the 44% oldest English words
1645-55; < Latin confīdenti(a) confidence + -al1
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Parts of speech for Confidentially
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
confidentially popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
confidentially usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for confidentially
adv confidentially
- between you and me — in the space separating (two points, objects, etc.): between New York and Chicago.
- covertly — concealed; secret; disguised.
- off the cuff — with little or no preparation; extemporaneous; impromptu: a speaker with a good off-the-cuff delivery.
- off the record — making or affording a record.
- personally — through direct contact; in person; directly: I will thank him personally.
adverb confidentially
- behind the scenes — happening or conducted out of view of the general public: The behind-the-scenes preparations made the convention a huge success.
Antonyms for confidentially
adv confidentially
- commonly — usually; ordinarily
- openly — not closed or barred at the time, as a doorway by a door, a window by a sash, or a gateway by a gate: to leave the windows open at night.
- publicly — by the state
- familiarly — commonly or generally known or seen: a familiar sight.
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