luottamellisempi

Luottamellisempi is a Finnish comparative adjective formed from the stem luottamellinen, meaning relating to trust or confidentiality. In practice the word expresses a higher degree of trustworthiness or confidentiality than another item or situation. Because Finnish often uses different roots for related ideas, luottamellisempi is closely tied to the nuances of trust and privacy, but in many formal contexts luottamuksellinen is the more common term for “confidential.”

Usage and nuance

The exact sense of luottamellisempi depends on context. When referring to information or documents, it can imply a greater level of confidentiality or restricted access. When applied to people or processes, it can indicate were to be more trustworthy or reliable. In everyday language, speakers sometimes prefer more common synonyms such as luottamuksellinen for confidential or luotettava for trustworthy, and luottamellisempi may appear as a stylistic or emphatic choice in comparisons.

Formation and grammar

Luottamellisempi is the comparative form of luottamellinen. The corresponding superlative would be luottamellisin. In practice, many speakers opt for luottamuksellinen or other related adjectives depending on the exact meaning they wish to convey.

See also

luottamuksellinen, luotettava, trust in Finnish terminology.