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confidentially

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Confidentially (adv) means In a private and secret way.

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1

In a private and secret way.

"He leant towards her confidentially, "He was thrown out of Rome, see?"" — James Workman, The Mad Emperor (1966)

2

Said to someone privately, as a secret.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Rhymes for confidentially

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What is the meaning of confidentially?

"confidentially" (adv) means in a private and secret way.

What are the different meanings of confidentially?

"confidentially" has 2 main meanings: 1. In a private and secret way; 2. Said to someone privately, as a secret.

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