PRIVY Synonyms: 164 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˈpri-vē

Definition of privy

as in confidential

not known or meant to be known by the general populace privy information on the current state of the peace negotiations

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as in clandestine

undertaken or done so as to escape being observed or known by others privy meetings between high-level representatives from both sides for the purpose of bringing about an armistice

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as in personal

of, relating to, or belonging to a single person a privy seal that can be used only by the British monarch

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Recent Examples of privy

Adjective

This Texas beach town often flies under the radar, but those that are privy to its down-home charm and scenic vistas tend to come back season after season. — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 18 May 2026 Jay, who is privy to the state’s arguments, said Uthmeier hasn’t taken issue with her clients or their fitness as parents. — Romy Ellenbogen, Miami Herald, 8 May 2026

Noun

The number of sets symbolizes the 232 years since the penny's creation in 1793; all of the pennies bear an Ω symbol, an Omega privy mark, marking the end of the penny and reflecting the unique character of the coins. — Mike Snider, USA Today, 10 Dec. 2025 There are horse camps with privies and wells at approximately 18- to 25-mile intervals. — Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 23 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for privy

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Adjective

The National Maternal Mental Health Hotline (1-833-TLC-MAMA) provides free, confidential 24/7 support via phone, text, and chat in English and Spanish.

— Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
The sequel introduced the Book of Secrets, a classified collection of confidential information passed between presidents.

— Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of confidential

Adjective

The clandestine transits have changed the game for the Middle Eastern oil industry.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
That same teen sensation left West Africa due to troubles from its dictatorship, and moved to Paris under cover of night and a clandestine air flight.

— A.D. Amorosi, Variety, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of clandestine

Adjective

Cellphones – the kind used to actually talk to people rather than text and post to social media – weren’t mandatory personal equipment yet, though various personalities involved at the time had them.

— Andy Rose, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
The complaint claims the companies' products have been improperly collecting, sharing and selling personal data, like cellphone and vehicle location data.

— Dennis Valera, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of personal

Noun

Her father still inspected tobacco leaves by oil lamp in the barn just past the outhouse, and someone traveled into town once a week to buy ice for the icebox.

— Destenie Nock, The Conversation, 19 Aug. 2026
Even the chalet’s outhouse has become something of a legend, thanks to its panoramic alpine backdrop.

— Taryn Shorr-Mckee, Travel + Leisure, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of outhouse

Adjective

The backstory Previously known as Little Munson Island, the island was once a secret retreat frequented by the likes of President Harry Truman.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026
The idea that casual audiences on TV — people who weren’t gamers willing to grind to 100 percent completion to unlock an esoteric, secret two-minute cutscene ending — was almost unthinkable.

— Brian Welk, IndieWire, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of secret

Adjective

By mid-July, an undercover FBI informant posing as an ISIS facilitator was messaging with her.

— Lila Dominus, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
An undercover officer posing as a UPS driver saw Vargas, 35, outside the building where the packages were being shipped, prosecutors said.

— Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of undercover

Adjective

Only factual errors can be corrected, not subjective decisions.

— Graham Scott, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
For example, Allegiance said Montana significantly altered the initial bid, and then gave too much weight to the oral presentation, where BCBS scored higher (the evaluation is subjective and has nothing to do with the contract itself).

— Bob Herman, STAT, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of subjective

Noun

This bedroom’s luxurious bath features beautiful tile, two sinks, each with its own vanity, a soaking tub, walk-in shower, and a separate room for the commode.

— James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 23 Aug. 2026
If falls happen at night during bathroom trips, consider a bedside commode.

— Adaira Landry, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026

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