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Privy

Adjective / ˈprɪvi: / Another word for privy — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

having knowledge of something private or secret

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

confidential secret private classified

Informal

in the know aware clued in

Literary

intimate familiar

Antonyms

public known open common general official declared

Common collocations

  • privy to information
  • privy to a secret
  • privy council
  • privy purse
  • privy to the details
  • privy to the proceedings
  • privy to the discussion

Word family

noun privy
adjective privy

Usage note

When used as an adjective, 'privy' is almost always followed by 'to'. As a noun, it refers to a toilet, especially an outdoor one.

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Example sentences

  1. He was privy to the secret recipe for the famous sauce.
  2. She felt privy to the gossip because she overheard her coworkers talking.
  3. Only a few people are privy to the company's financial information.
  4. As a detective, he was privy to confidential information about the case.
  5. The politician was privy to information about the upcoming legislation.

Quotes

  • I am privy to the secrets of the universe.
  • It's not what you know, it's what you're privy to.
  • Those who are privy to knowledge have a responsibility to share it with others.

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