confidential
Translation
confidential, secret, private
Examples
This is a confidential document.
This is a confidential document.
He spoke in a confidential tone.
He spoke in a confidential tone.
Grammar Patterns
a confidential ((sth.)) meant to be kept secret This is a confidential report.
to be strictly confidential intended to be kept completely secret The information must be kept strictly confidential.
Similar Words
Synonyms: secret, private; Antonyms: public, open
Etymology
From Latin 'confidentia' (trust, confidence). Related to the verb 'confide'.
Memory Tips
Something told 'in confidence' is confidential.