confiding

adjective

con·​fid·​ing kən-ˈfī-diŋ How to pronounce confiding (audio)
Synonyms of confidingnext
: tending to confide : trustful
confidingly
kən-ˈfī-diŋ-lē How to pronounce confiding (audio)
adverb
confidingness noun

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Examples of confiding in a Sentence

He spoke in a confiding voice. They've developed a very confiding relationship over the years.

Word History

Etymology

from present participle of confide

First Known Use

1797, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of confiding was in 1797

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“Confiding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/confiding. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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confiding

adjective
con·​fid·​ing kən-ˈfīd-iŋ How to pronounce confiding (audio)
: tending to confide : trustful
a confiding friend
confidingly
-iŋ-lē How to pronounce confiding (audio)
adverb

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