| Main Entry: | off the record |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | confidential |
Synonyms: |
arcane, backdoor, classified, hush-hush, hushed, in private, inside, not for publication, not public, on the QT, private, privy, secret, unofficial |
| Main Entry: | off the record |
| Part of Speech: | adjective, adverb |
| Definition: | not for the record |
Synonyms: |
between us, confidential, eyes-only, for no other ears, in confidence, not for publication, not to be quoted, on the QT, sensitive, unofficial, within these four walls |
| Main Entry: | confidential |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | secret |
Synonyms: |
arcane, backdoor, classified, closet, hush-hush, hushed, inside, intimate, off the record, private, privy |
Antonyms: |
common, familiar, known, public, well-known |
| Main Entry: | confidentially |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | in secret |
Synonyms: |
behind closed doors, between ourselves, between us, between you and me, covertly, don't breathe a word, hushedly, in confidence, in on the ground floor, off the cuff, off the record, personally, privately, sub rosa |
Antonyms: |
commonly, familiarly, openly, publicly |
| Main Entry: | private |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | personal, intimate |
Synonyms: |
behind the scenes, clandestine, close to one's chest, closet, confidential, discreet, exclusive, hush-hush, hushed, independent, individual, inside, nonpublic, not open, off the record, own, particular, privy*, reserved, secret, separate, special, under one's hat, unofficial |
Antonyms: |
open, public, sociable |
| Main Entry: | privileged |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | confidential, secret |
Synonyms: |
exceptional, for eyes only, inside, not for publication, off the record, on the QT, privy, special, top secret, under one's hat |
Antonyms: |
known, open, public |
| Main Entry: | privy |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | secret |
Synonyms: |
buried, concealed, confidential, covert, hidden, hush-hush, obscured, off the record, personal, private, separate, shrouded, ulterior |
Antonyms: |
known, public, revealed |
| Main Entry: | quietly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | discreetly |
Synonyms: |
confidentially, conservatively, off the record, privately, secretly, unobtrusively, unofficially |
Antonyms: |
loudly, publicly |
| Main Entry: | between you and me |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | in confidence |
Synonyms: |
behind closed doors, between ourselves, confidentially, don't breathe a word, off the record, privately |
| Main Entry: | unofficial |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | unauthorized |
Synonyms: |
informal, off the record, personal, private, unconfirmed, uncorroborated, unsanctioned |
Antonyms: |
authoritative, authorized, confirmed, official |