Private (Adjective)

Meaning ¹

Confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy; "a private place"; "private discussions"; "private lessons"; "a private club"; "a private secretary"; "private property"; "the former President is now a private citizen"; "public figures struggle to maintain a private life".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

• The private beach was reserved for guests of the luxury resort.
• She had private lessons with a tutor to prepare for the exam.
• The company's private jet was used to transport executives to meetings.
• The private investigator was hired to gather evidence for the case.
• The celebrity struggled to maintain a private life amidst constant media scrutiny.

Antonyms

• Public

Related Words

• Privateness (noun)

Meaning ²

Concerning things deeply private and personal; "intimate correspondence"; "private family matters".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Synonyms

• Intimate

Related Words

• Privateness (noun)

Meaning ³

Concerning one person exclusively; "we all have individual cars"; "each room has a private bath".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

• The private investigator was hired to gather information about the CEO's personal life.
• Each guest room in the luxury hotel has a private balcony with a stunning ocean view.
• The company's private jet was used to transport the executives to the conference.
• The private chef prepared a customized meal for the celebrity's birthday party.
• The university's private library is only accessible to students and faculty members.

Synonyms

• Individual

Meaning ⁴

Not expressed; "secret (or private) thoughts".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

• She kept her private thoughts to herself, never sharing them with anyone.
• His private feelings about the situation were not reflected in his public statements.
• The diary was a repository of her private thoughts and feelings, written for her eyes alone.
• He struggled to keep his private doubts from influencing his public decisions.
• Her private opinions on the matter were not for public consumption, so she kept them hidden.

Synonyms

• Secret

Related Words

• Privateness (noun)