Synonyms of privately

privately

adverb

as in secretly

in a manner intended to prevent knowledge or awareness by others

she confided to me privately that she was considering divorce

Synonyms & Similar Words

• secretly
• confidentially
• in private
• intimately
• backstage
• in camera
• clandestinely
• tête-à-tête
• à deux
• inwardly
• covertly
• secretively
• surreptitiously
• furtively
• sotto voce
• offstage
• conspiratorially
• collusively
• stealthily
• underground
• undercover
• underhandedly
• offscreen
• sneakily
• underhanded
• underhand

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• publicly
• openly

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of privately

Eco effort Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge has established an Environmental Legacy Program, funded privately by the lodge and by lodge guests through a 3 percent environmental surcharge to support sustainability initiatives. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Rodriguez got to privately speak with Tong the day of the settlement’s announcement and was told advocates and parents like her would get a chance to give input and suggestions about how to allocate the funds. — Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026

Three decades of Republican rule in Florida have brought the state’s education system to the precipice of a new era — one in which privately run institutions play an unprecedented role in teaching the next generation. — Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026

But in a potential conflict of interest for Buckingham Palace, the milestone anniversary of Princess Diana’s death comes after Queen Camilla’s 80th birthday, something King Charles plans to celebrate both publicly and privately. — Katie Nicholl, Vanity Fair, 2 Oct. 2026

In August, The Guardian reported that the museum privately hosted billionaire tech entrepreneur Peter Thiel for a VIP viewing of the tapestry. — Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 2 Oct. 2026

When the development was first presented, its proponents placed great emphasis on the notion that it would be privately funded. — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026

The brand licensing company has privately discussed an offer that could value Mattel at more than $20 per share, or about $6 billion, the Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter. — Maggie Roth, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2026

The first calf was born in 2013; by 2025, the project had become one of Namibia’s larger privately run rhino-breeding operations. — Rhett Ayers Butler, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026