confidentially
word · lemma: confidential
Definition
In a private or secret way, especially when sharing information that should not be told to others.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used in formal contexts or professional settings. Often appears in 'speaking confidentially,' or 'confidentially speaking.' Commonly used when discussing secrets, sensitive topics, or private opinions.
Spanish: confidencialmente - en secretoPortuguese (BR): confidencialmente - em segredoPortuguese (PT): confidencialmente - em segredoChinese (Simplified): 保密地 - 机密地Chinese (Traditional): 保密地 - 機密地Hindi: गोपनीय रूप सेArabic: بسريّة - بسرّBengali: গোপনে - গোপনীয়ভাবেRussian: конфиденциально - доверительноJapanese: 内密に - 秘密裏にVietnamese: một cách bí mật - một cách riêng tưKorean: 비밀스럽게 - 기밀로Turkish: gizli olarak - mahrem şekildeUrdu: اعتماد کے ساتھ - رازداری سےIndonesian: secara rahasia - secara tertutup
Example Sentences
Please handle this information confidentially.
basic
She whispered confidentially in my ear.
basic
Confidentially, I don’t think he’s the right person for the job.
natural
Can I tell you something confidentially?
natural
The doctor assured her that all details would be kept confidentially.
natural
He spoke confidentially to his friend about the problem.
basic