confidential

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˌkɑːnfɪˈdɛnʃl/

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Adjective

Positive confidential

Comparative more confidential

Superlative most confidential

1. If something is confidential, then it is private or meant to be kept a secret.

   The doctor told the teenager: "The law says we have to keep your medical information confidential. Whatever you tell me, I can't tell your parents.

   Pang's boss told her: "These documents are very confidential. Please lock them in your desk when you are not in your office."

Related words

• confidentially
• confidence