confidant — a person with whom one shares a secret or private matter, trusting them not to repeat it to others
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person with whom one shares a secret or private matter, trusting them not to repeat it to others
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɑːnfɪdænt/
Korean meaning: 비밀을 털어놓을 수 있는 믿을 만한 친구, 절친한 친구
Korean pronunciation: **칸**피던트
Example Sentences
- My grandmother became my confidant when I couldn't tell my parents about my first heartbreak.
- He chose his pet goldfish as his confidant because it never gossiped.
- The CEO's confidant knew all the company secrets, including where they hid the good coffee.
confidant
NOUN//ˈkɑːnfɪdænt//
a person with whom one shares a secret or private matter, trusting them not to repeat it to others
A woman shares her secret with her trusted confidant
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Origin
From French 'confidant' (17th century), derived from Latin 'confidere' meaning 'to trust completely.' Originally used to describe trusted advisors in royal courts who were privy to the king's secrets.
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“My grandmother became my confidant when I couldn't tell my parents about my first heartbreak.”
“He chose his pet goldfish as his confidant because it never gossiped.”
“The CEO's confidant knew all the company secrets, including where they hid the good coffee.”
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