Privately

/ˈpraɪ.vət.li/

Meaning & Definition

adverb

In a manner that is not open or public; confidentially or secretly.

They discussed the budget privately to avoid public scrutiny.

In one's own mind; inwardly.

He privately doubted the accuracy of the report.

For one's own personal use or benefit rather than for public or official purposes.

She preferred to work on her projects privately rather than in a public forum.

Derived from the word 'private' with the suffix '-ly', indicating manner.

in private

In a setting that excludes others.

privately educated

Educated in a private institution rather than a public one.

privately owned

Owned by individuals rather than the government or public entities.

private

Belonging to or for the use of one particular person or group.

privacy

The state of being free from public attention.

privilege

A special right or advantage granted to a person or group.

On the down-low

They were dating but kept it on the down-low.

In the shadows

He handles his side business in the shadows.