Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
privately
adverb
/ˈprɪvətli/
Definition
in a way that is not open to or shared with the public.
Examples
- She prefers to handle her affairs privately.
- They discussed the matter privately to avoid any misunderstandings.
- He conducted the meeting privately with only a few trusted colleagues.
Meaning
Privately refers to actions or discussions that happen in a personal or confidential setting, away from public view or attention.
Synonyms
- confidentially
- secretly
- intimately
- discreetly
- in secrecy
