English adverb: privately | |||
1. | privately kept private or confined to those intimately concerned | ||
Samples | It was discussed privately between the two men. Privately, she thought differently. Some member of his own party hoped privately for his defeat. He was questioned in private. | ||
Synonyms | in camera, in private | ||
Antonyms | in public, publically, publicly | ||
2. | privately by a private person or interest | ||
Samples | A privately financed campaign. | ||
Antonyms | publicly | ||