confiding

adjective

con·​fid·​ing kən-ˈfī-diŋ 

: tending to confide : trustful

confidingly

kən-ˈfī-diŋ-lē 

adverb

confidingness noun

Synonyms

• trustful
• trusting

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

Kids Definition

confiding

adjective

con·​fid·​ing kən-ˈfīd-iŋ 

: tending to confide : trustful

a confiding friend

confidingly

-iŋ-lē 

adverb