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Definition of confidentially adverb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

confidentially

adverb
 
/ˌkɒnfɪˈdenʃəli/
 
/ˌkɑːnfɪˈdenʃəli/
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  1. in a way that shows or respects that something must be kept secret
    • She told me confidentially that she is going to retire early.
    • The questionnaire responses were treated confidentially.
    • ‘I've told her things I haven't told anyone,’ she whispered confidentially.
    • He leaned forward confidentially over the desk towards me.
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