Definition of Confidentially

1. Adverb. In a confidential manner. "Spoke to him intimately and confidentially"

Partainyms: Confidential

Definition of Confidentially

1. adv. In confidence; in reliance on secrecy.

Definition of Confidentially

1. Adverb. in a confidential manner ¹

2. Adverb. spoken of in a private manner ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Confidentially

1. [adv]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Confidentially

confidence man
confidence men
confidence trick
confidence trickster
confidence tricksters
confidences
confident
confident(p)
confidente
confidentes
confidential
confidential adviser-advisee relation
confidential information
confidentialities
confidentiality
confidentially (current term)
confidentialness
confidently
confidentness
confider
confiders
confides
confiding
confidingly
confidingness
confidingnesses
config
configs
configurable
configurated

Literary usage of Confidentially

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Law of Patents for Useful Inventions by William Callyhan Robinson (1890)
"The Right of an Inventor to the Preservation of his Secret by those to whom be has confidentially Communicated it. Not every voluntary disclosure of his ..."

2. The Writings of George Washington: Being His Correspondence, Addresses by George Washington (1847)
"I have the pleasure to inform your Excellency confidentially, that a French fleet may in the course of a few weeks be expected on this coast, ..."

3. The Liberty of the Press, Speech, and Public Worship: Being Commentaries on by James Paterson (1880)
"... but is often a very prudent precaution for every one to adopt.3 Excuse of slander aiul libel as between, those confidentially related. ..."

4. The Revolutionary Diplomatic Correspondence of the United States by United States Dept. of State, Francis Wharton, John Bassett Moore (1889)
"... confidentially. I write to you, because I believe you have iiot been heated with any of the personal disputes between or concerning the commissioners. ..."

5. The Life and Correspondence of Rufus King: Comprising His Letters, Private by Rufus King (1897)
"Miranda to King—Expects to embark for Trinidad—Asks for Help—King says unauthorized—Further Communications.—King to Madison—Communicates confidentially ..."

6. History of the Life and Times of James Madison by William Cabell Rives (1868)
"... to " National Gazette " — The President retains the Warmest Affection and Esteem for him — Consults him confidentially with regard to Retirement from ..."

7. Letters and Other Writings of James Madison by James Madison (1865)
"Among the documents communicated confidentially to Congress, I hope you will excuse us for including (with the exception of some small passages) your ..."

8. The Portfolio edited by David Urquhart (1836)
"PETERSBURGH, AND confidentially COMMUNICATED TO SEVERAL OF THE" GERMAN GOVERNMENTS. This document appears to have been drawn up in 1833, and to have been ..."

Other Resources:

Search for Confidentially on Dictionary.com!Search for Confidentially on Thesaurus.com!Search for Confidentially on Google!Search for Confidentially on Wikipedia!

Search