privy
1 antonym for privy — opposites grouped by meaning.
Adj — Having private or secret knowledge of something, especially information not shared with everyone.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. adj
Having private or secret knowledge of something, especially information not shared with everyone.
“Only a handful of executives were privy to the merger talks.”
2. adj
Private or belonging to a particular individual, especially in formal or legal contexts.
“The privy council advised the monarch directly.”
Opposites
Antonyms
How to use privy
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
privy to
privy council
Etymology
From Old French privé, "private," from Latin privatus — the same root as the modern word "private," of which "privy" is a doublet.
Full origin of privy →Frequently asked questions
What does “privy” mean?
The word “privy” means having private or secret knowledge of something, especially information not shared with everyone. In plain terms, either "in on" secret information, or (as a noun) an old-style outhouse toilet.
How do you pronounce “privy”?
“Privy” is pronounced PRIH-vee (/ˈpɹɪvi/ in IPA).
How do you use “privy” in a sentence?
Here is “privy” used in a sentence: “Only a handful of executives were privy to the merger talks.”
What part of speech is “privy”?
Depending on how it is used, “privy” can be an adjective and a noun.
Where does the word “privy” come from?
The word “privy” comes from Latin. From Old French privé, "private," from Latin privatus — the same root as the modern word "private," of which "privy" is a doublet.
Is “privy” a common word?
“Privy” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “privy” have?
“Privy” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: having private or secret knowledge of something, especially information not shared with everyone.
