stealthy
4 synonyms and 1 antonym for stealthy, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Done in a quiet, secretive way to avoid being noticed.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use stealthy
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
stealthy movement
stealthy approach
Etymology
Formed from stealth + -y.
Full origin of stealthy →Frequently asked questions
What does “stealthy” mean?
The word “stealthy” means done in a quiet, secretive way to avoid being noticed. In plain terms, sneaky and quiet, moving or acting without drawing attention.
How do you pronounce “stealthy”?
“Stealthy” is pronounced STEHL-thee (/ˈstɛlθi/ in IPA).
How do you use “stealthy” in a sentence?
Here is “stealthy” used in a sentence: “The cat made a stealthy approach toward the unsuspecting mouse.”
What part of speech is “stealthy”?
“Stealthy” is an adjective.
