confidential
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Britannica Dictionary definition of CONFIDENTIAL
1
[more confidential; most confidential]
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secret or private
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These documents are completely/strictly confidential.
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confidential medical records
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Someone was leaking confidential information [=telling secrets] to the press.
2
[more confidential; most confidential]
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showing that you are saying something that is secret or private
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“I have something to tell you,” John said in a confidential tone/voice.
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Her voice was quiet and confidential.
3
always used before a noun
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trusted with secret or private information
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She worked as a confidential secretary to the mayor for many years.
— confidentially
adverb-
Students can confidentially report any problems they see in their schools.
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He leaned forward confidentially and began telling his story.
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Confidentially, I don't think she's very good at her job.
