Confidante — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈkän-fə-ˌdänt/ con·fi·dante

Meaning & Definition of Confidante

Confidante (noun)

  1. confidant; especially, one who is a woman

Confidante (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a person who has a strong liking for and trust in another

    "only her closest confidantes know what she's going through"

    similar: alter ego, amigo, buddy, chum, compadre, comrade, confidant, crony, familiar, friend, intimate, mate (chiefly British), musketeer, pal
    related: acquaintance, associate, cohort, colleague, companion, fellow, hearty, hobnobber, partner, peer, sport, blood brother, brother, main man, sister, abettor, accomplice, ally, collaborator, confederate, pen pal, benefactor, supporter, sympathizer, well-wisher, friendly
    opposite: enemy, foe
    near: adversary, antagonist, competitor, opponent, rival, archenemy, nemesis

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Confidante

The most common words with a similar meaning to Confidante:

Chiefly British: mate
alter ego, amigo, buddy, chum, compadre, comrade, confidant, crony, familiar, friend, intimate, musketeer, pal

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Confidante

Words with the opposite meaning of Confidante:

enemy, foe

Related Words for Confidante

acquaintance, associate, cohort, colleague, companion, fellow, hearty, hobnobber, partner, peer, sport, blood brother, brother, main man, sister, abettor, accomplice, ally, collaborator, confederate, pen pal, benefactor, supporter, sympathizer, well-wisher, friendly

Near Antonyms of Confidante

adversary, antagonist, competitor, opponent, rival, archenemy, nemesis

Origin & Etymology of Confidante

borrowed from French confidente, feminine of confident confidant

First known use: 1662

Frequently Asked Questions about Confidante

What does "Confidante" mean?

"Confidante" means confidant; especially, one who is a woman. As a noun, it is defined as: confidant; especially, one who is a woman.

What is another word for "Confidante"?

Other words for "Confidante" include alter ego, amigo, buddy, chum, compadre, comrade, confidant and crony. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Confidante" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Confidante"?

There are 40 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Confidante". Common alternatives include alter ego, amigo, buddy, chum, compadre, comrade, confidant, crony, familiar and friend.

What is the opposite of "Confidante"?

Antonyms of "Confidante" include enemy and foe. Near antonyms include adversary, antagonist, competitor and opponent.

How do you use "Confidante" in a sentence?

Examples of "Confidante" in a sentence: "only her closest confidantes know what she's going through".

Is "Confidante" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Confidante" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Confidante"?

"Confidante" is pronounced /ˈkän-fə-ˌdänt/ and divided into syllables as con·fi·dante.

What is the origin of the word "Confidante"?

"Confidante" comes from borrowed from French confidente, feminine of confident confidant. First known use: 1662.