privately
AdverbWordNet 3.0
Adverb (2)
- 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 privatein camera
- by a private person or interest“a privately financed campaign”
Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)
Privately \Pri"vate*ly\ (pr[imac]"v[asl]t*l[y^]), adv. [1913 Webster]
1.In a private manner; not openly; without the presence of others. [1913 Webster]
2.In a manner affecting an individual; personally; not officially; as, he is not privately benefited. [1913 Webster]