Superlative for intended to be kept secret
“The two leaders are said to be engaged in regular private talks away from public view.”
Superlative for hidden or out of the way
“Walk down the steps at the back of your villa into your own private little beach.”
Superlative for being (alone) by oneself
“I just need a few private moments alone to reflect.”
Superlative for choosing not to socialize with, or to reveal thoughts and feelings to, others
“Friends recall him as a private man who mostly kept to himself.”
Superlative for privately owned and not for general or public use
“You are now technically trespassing as you are on my private property.”
(of thoughts or feelings) Superlative for kept to oneself and not publicly known
“Nobody will ever really know her private feelings and sentiments on this matter.”
Superlative for owned or paid for by individuals rather than by the government
“Pretty soon you'll have to pay royalties for your thoughts benevolently loaned to you by private industry.”
Superlative for not connected with one's work or official position
“The salaries, together with expenses, will be in addition to the money they earn in their private capacity.”
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