Confiding

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /kənˈfaɪdɪŋ/

Definitions of confiding

verb present participle of the verb 'confide', which means to trust someone with private or secret information

Example Sentences

A1 She enjoys confiding in her best friend about her problems.

A2 He confided in his teacher about his struggles with the subject.

B1 The therapist encouraged the patient to confide in them during the sessions.

B2 After years of friendship, she felt comfortable confiding in him about her deepest fears.

C1 The CEO confided in his trusted advisors about the company's financial difficulties.

C2 The politician confided in his closest allies about his plans for the upcoming election.

adjective showing confidence; trusting

Example Sentences

A1 She is confiding in her best friend about her problems.

A2 The confiding tone in his voice made her feel comfortable sharing her secrets.

B1 The confiding nature of their relationship allowed them to trust each other completely.

B2 His confiding manner made it easy for others to open up to him.

C1 The confiding atmosphere in the therapy session helped the patient to express their deepest emotions.

C2 She had a confiding demeanor that made people feel at ease in her presence.

Examples of confiding in a Sentence

formal She was known for her confiding nature, always willing to share her thoughts and feelings with others.

informal I feel comfortable confiding in you about my problems.

slang I never expected him to start confiding in me like that.

figurative The tree stood tall and strong, its branches confiding secrets to the wind.

Grammatical Forms of confiding

past tense

confided

plural

confidings

comparative

more confiding

superlative

most confiding

present tense

confides

future tense

will confide

perfect tense

have confided

continuous tense

is confiding

singular

confiding

positive degree

confiding

infinitive

to confide

gerund

confiding

participle

confided

Origin and Evolution of confiding

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'confiding' originated from the Latin word 'confidere', which means to trust or have faith in.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'confiding' has retained its original meaning of trust and faith, but has also come to encompass the act of sharing personal thoughts and feelings with someone in a trusting manner.