Confidential

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ËŒkɑːnfɪˈdenʃl/

Origin

From Latin confidentia + -al.

Full definition of confidential

Adjective

1. (meant to be) kept secret within a certain circle of persons; not intended to be known publiclyThe newspaper claims a leaked confidential report by the government admits to problems with corrupt MPs.
2. (dated) Inclined to share confidences.Sitting in front of the fire, they became quite confidential, and began to gossip.

Synonyms

• dern

Derived terms

• confide