Meaning & Definition of Confidentially in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: In a manner that is private or secret.

  Example Sentence: She spoke to him confidentially about her concerns.

• Definition: With the expectation that the information will not be disclosed to others.

  Example Sentence: The consultant shared the results confidentially with the board.

Etymology

Origin: From Latin 'confidentialis', meaning 'trustworthy', from 'confidere' meaning 'to trust'.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• in confidence: In a way that implies trust or secrecy.
• keep it under wraps: To keep something secret or confidential.
• let it slip: To accidentally disclose confidential information.

Translations

• Spanish: confidencialmente

• French: confidentiellement

• German: vertraulich

• Russian: конфиденциально

Related Words

• confidential: Intended to be kept secret.

• confide: To trust someone with private information.

Slang Meanings of confidentially

• Meaning: Off the record

  Example Sentence: I'm telling you this off the record, so don’t share it.

• Meaning: Hush-hush

  Example Sentence: The meeting was very hush-hush; no one was allowed to talk about it.