Synonyms for confidential


Grammar : Adj
Spell : kon-fi-den-shuhl
Phonetic Transcription : ˌkɒn fɪˈdɛn ʃəl

Top 10 synonyms for confidential Other synonyms for the word confidential

Définition of confidential

Origin :
  • 1759, from Latin confidentia (see confidence) + -al (1). Related: Confidentiality; confidentially.
  • adj secret
Example sentences :
  • Why, this here despatch is signed by young Toler—that's his confidential man.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • He was smiling at me in a friendly, confidential way that showed a happy mood.
  • Extract from : « It Happened in Egypt » by C. N. Williamson
  • Josie is rattling volubly, but with a hint of the confidential in her tone.
  • Extract from : « The Fortune Hunter » by Louis Joseph Vance
  • She broke off with a light laugh, and her confidential manner was gone in a flash.
  • Extract from : « Roden's Corner » by Henry Seton Merriman
  • But b'ys,' says he, solemn and confidential, 'are you on the square?
  • Extract from : « The Depot Master » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • Facts which of their own nature are confidential belong to this order.
  • Extract from : « The Eternal City » by Hall Caine
  • "They have brought him, Highness," he said in a confidential whisper.
  • Extract from : « Love-at-Arms » by Raphael Sabatini
  • "No—he's a shade off in the upper story," he told her in a confidential tone.
  • Extract from : « The Market-Place » by Harold Frederic
  • Billie and me were talking as man to man, free and confidential, and no argument.
  • Extract from : « The Treasure Trail » by Marah Ellis Ryan
  • Sir Bartholomew gave me no hint about the nature of his confidential business.
  • Extract from : « The Island Mystery » by George A. Birmingham

Antonyms for confidential

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