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Meaning of privily
The primary meaning of the word "privily" is to do something secretly or privately.
Etymology of privily
The word "privily" originates from the Old English words "prīvlī" and "prīflī", which are derived from "prīf" meaning "private" or "secret"
Historically, the word has been used since the 9th century to describe actions taken in secrecy or confidentiality
Synonyms
secretly
privately
confidentially
quietly
discreetly
stealthily
surreptitiously
furtively
covertly
clandestinely
mysteriously
silently
unnoticed
unobserved
hiddenly
veiledly
concealed
camouflaged
screened
shielded
protected
guarded
secured
locked
barred
blocked
restricted
limited
Definitions
- In a secret or private manner, without others being aware of it
- * Confidentially or discreetly, without being openly acknowledged
Usage Examples
- The two friends met privily to discuss their plan without being overheard
- * The company's financial troubles were known only to a select few who were privy to the information
Antonyms
openly
publicly
visibly
noticeably
obviously
loudly
clearly
explicitly
overtly
blatantly
conspicuously
notoriously
famously
commonly
generally
universally
blatantly
brazenly
shamelessly
unabashedly
unashamedly