stealth
1 synonym and 1 antonym for stealth, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The quality of acting secretly or without being noticed.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
The quality of acting secretly or without being noticed.
“The cat approached the bird with total stealth.”
2. adj
Designed to avoid detection, especially by radar.
“The stealth bomber can evade most radar systems.”
Opposites
How to use stealth
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
stealth mode
stealth bomber
by stealth
Etymology
From Old English stǣlþ, built on the same root as "steal" plus an abstract-noun ending — originally implying secrecy connected with theft.
Full origin of stealth →Frequently asked questions
What does “stealth” mean?
The word “stealth” means the quality of acting secretly or without being noticed. In plain terms, moving or acting without being detected.
How do you pronounce “stealth”?
“Stealth” is pronounced stehlth (/stɛlθ/ in IPA).
How do you use “stealth” in a sentence?
Here is “stealth” used in a sentence: “The cat approached the bird with total stealth.”
What part of speech is “stealth”?
Depending on how it is used, “stealth” can be a noun and an adjective.
Where does the word “stealth” come from?
The word “stealth” comes from Old English. From Old English stǣlþ, built on the same root as "steal" plus an abstract-noun ending — originally implying secrecy connected with theft.
Is “stealth” a common word?
“Stealth” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “stealth” have?
“Stealth” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the quality of acting secretly or without being noticed.
