confidential
/ˌkɑːnfɪˈdɛnʃl/
adjective
- 1
Kept, or meant to be kept, secret within a certain circle of persons; not intended to be known publicly
“The newspaper claims a leaked confidential report by the government admits to problems with corrupt MPs.”
- 2
Inclined to share confidences; (of things) making people inclined to share confidences; involving the sharing of confidences.
“Sitting in front of the fire, they became quite confidential, and began to gossip.”
- 3
Having someone's confidence or trust; having a position requiring trust; worthy of being trusted with confidences.
“a confidential agent; a confidential servant; a confidential whisper”
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