Synonyms of privy

privy 1 of 2

adjective

ˈpri-vē 

1

as in confidential

not known or meant to be known by the general populace

privy information on the current state of the peace negotiations

Synonyms & Similar Words

• confidential
• secret
• private
• classified
• undisclosed
• hidden
• intimate
• esoteric
• inside
• personal
• nonpublic
• behind-the-scenes
• clandestine
• restricted
• concealed
• undercover
• hush-hush
• hushed
• covert
• surreptitious
• untold
• top secret
• unmentioned
• unadvertised
• conspiratorial
• unsaid
• closet
• sneak
• collusive
• furtive
• underground
• unannounced
• silent
• closeted
• sneaky
• underhanded
• suppressed
• underhand
• repressed
• stealthy
• stifled
• backstage
• silenced
• sneaking
• occult
• offstage
• offscreen
• hugger-mugger

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• public
• open
• common
• general
• reported
• broadcast
• disclosed
• publicized
• proclaimed
• aired
• declared
• announced
• advertised
• professed
• published
• heralded
• popular
• current
• prevailing
• blazed
• widespread
• vulgar
• prevalent
• well-known
• divulged
• rife
• shared
• communal
• promulgated
• spotlighted
• enunciated

2

as in clandestine

undertaken or done so as to escape being observed or known by others

privy meetings between high-level representatives from both sides for the purpose of bringing about an armistice

Synonyms & Similar Words

• clandestine
• sneak
• undercover
• covert
• underground
• private
• sneaking
• secret
• surreptitious
• behind-the-scenes
• furtive
• stealth
• sneaky
• backstairs
• underhanded
• underhand
• hole-and-corner
• undisclosed
• hush-hush
• confidential
• stealthy
• hidden
• off-the-record
• closed-door
• hugger-mugger
• classified
• secreted
• restricted
• concealed
• top secret
• off-the-books
• back-channel
• subterranean
• unadvertised
• unexposed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• public
• open
• overt
• acknowledged
• avowed
• straightforward
• evident
• clear
• obvious
• unclassified
• unrestricted
• manifest
• unconcealed
• plain
• undisguised
• aboveboard
• patent

3

as in personal

of, relating to, or belonging to a single person

a privy seal that can be used only by the British monarch

Synonyms & Similar Words

• personal
• subjective
• personalized
• private
• patented
• unique
• separate
• individual
• singular
• particular
• individualized
• idiomatic
• intimate
• peculiar
• distinctive
• identifying
• special
• specific
• characteristic
• express
• specialized
• idiosyncratic
• independent
• custom
• customized
• especial
• nonconformist
• self-sufficient
• self-directed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• public
• general
• popular
• universal
• generic
• shared
• broad
• widespread
• prevalent
• common
• regular
• normal
• typical
• prevailing

privy

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noun

as in outhouse

Related Words

• outhouse
• commode
• garderobe
• jakes
• pot
• toilet
• lavatory
• pan
• bathroom
• powder room
• half bath
• washroom
• restroom
• latrine
• bath
• water closet
• can
• loo
• potty
• bog
• cloakroom
• john
• convenience
• comfort station
• ladies
• head
• men's room
• ladies' room

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of privy

Adjective

The number of sets symbolizes the 232 years since the penny's creation in 1793; all of the pennies bear an Ω symbol, an Omega privy mark, marking the end of the penny and reflecting the unique character of the coins. —Mike Snider, USA Today, 10 Dec. 2025

As the crisis reached fever pitch, on October 23 news arrived from the Queen’s privy chamber. —Literary Hub, 4 Nov. 2025

Noun

Atkins grew up in rural Appalachia in a rented home with an outdoor privy. —Mark Z. Barabak, Mercury News, 24 Oct. 2025

There are horse camps with privies and wells at approximately 18- to 25-mile intervals. —Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 23 June 2025