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Definition of confidingly

confidingly

/kənˈfaɪ.dɪŋ.li/
con · fid · ing · ly
Adjective:confiding
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• adverb

1

In a manner that shows trust or a willingness to share private feelings and secrets; trustingly or intimately.

Example

"She leaned across the table and spoke confidingly to her oldest friend about her career plans."

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• Nearby Words

confidentialness
confidently
confiding
confidingly
config
configurable
configuration

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the participial adjective 'confiding' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly', ultimately tracing back to Latin 'confidere' (to have full trust or reliance), from 'con-' (intensive prefix) and 'fidere' (to trust).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Confidingly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/confidingly
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