Confidential Definition & Meaning

confidential
adjective
  1. entrusted with private information and the confidence of another; "a confidential secretary"
  2. (of information) given in confidence or in secret; "this arrangement must be kept confidential"; "their secret communications"
  3. denoting confidence or intimacy; "a confidential approach"; "in confidential tone of voice"
  4. the level of official classification for documents next above restricted and below secret; available only to persons authorized to see documents so classified

"Confidential" in song lyrics

See how confidential is used in real songs:

  • "Confident am I, keep it confidential"
    50/50 Twin f/ H.A.W.K., Ankaman — Freestyle
  • "Wack rhyme sayers need to keep it confidential"
    Bush Babees f/ Q-Tip — 3 MCs
  • "The rest of the story is confidential"
    Doug E. Fresh and the Get Fresh Crew — Crazy 'Bout Cars

Usage tips for "confidential"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "confidential" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for confidential to find words that pair well.

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