privately meaning and definition

PRIVATELY adverb

Definition of privately (adverb)

1. kept private or confined to those intimately concerned
   • "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
   • antonym: in public
2. by a private person or interest
   • "a privately financed campaign"
   • antonym: publicly