confidant

noun
UK: /ˈkɒnfɪdænt/
US: /ˈkɑːnfɪdænt/

  1. A person to whom you tell secrets and who you trust not to repeat them to anyone.

    1. She is my confidant and knows all my secrets.
    2. Having a trusted confidant can make navigating difficult times easier because my friend knows so much.

Synonyms

friend intimate ally consultant

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "confidant" is /ˈkɒnfɪdænt/ in British English and /ˈkɑːnfɪdænt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "confidant": friend, intimate, ally, consultant.

Example usage of "confidant": "She is my confidant and knows all my secrets.". More examples on the page.