Confidant: meaning, pronunciation and examples
Confidant noun. A trusted person you share your secrets and private worries with.
How to say it
KON-fih-dant/ˈkɒnfɪdænt/ · American /ˈkɑːnfədɑːnt/
3 syllables, stressed on the first (KON). Forms: confidante.
Confidant in a sentence
Her grandmother was her closest confidante all through school.
As the king’s confidant, the barber heard more secrets than any minister.
Similar and opposite
Similar:
- intimate
- close friend
- adviser
- ally
Usage note
Confidante, with an e, is the traditional spelling for a woman, though confidant now often serves for anyone.
Where confidant comes from
From French confident, from Latin confidere, to trust fully.
Test yourself
Which word fills the gap?
As the king’s _____, the barber heard more secrets than any minister.
- confidant
- philtre
- rapport
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confidant: As the king’s confidant, the barber heard more secrets than any minister.