Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
privy
adjective
/ˈprɪvi/
Definition
Being aware of something secret or private.
Examples
- She was privy to the company’s confidential plans.
- The committee was privy to the details of the investigation.
- Only a few individuals were privy to the secret meeting.
Meaning
Privy refers to having knowledge or being involved in something that is not meant for public awareness, typically in a confidential context.
Synonyms
- secret
- confidential
- private
