heimlich — meaning in English
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English meaning
- clandestine adj Kept secret, especially because the activity is improper or illicit.
- clandestinely adv In a secret or covert manner.
- furtive adj Done secretly or slyly, often to avoid detection.
- secretly adverb In a way that is hidden from others.
- stealthily adv In a secretive, unnoticed manner.
- stealthy adj Done in a quiet, secretive way to avoid being noticed.
- surreptitious adj Stealthy, furtive, well hidden, covert (especially movements).
- surreptitiously adv In a surreptitious manner; stealthily, furtively, secretly.
- undercover adjective Carried out secretly, especially as part of an investigation.
- underground adjective Located beneath the surface of the ground.
- underhand adjective Dishonest or sneaky, done secretly.
- underhanded adjective Dishonest, sly, or deceitful.
Senses
heimlich is used for these senses in English:
- clandestine Done or kept in secret, sometimes to conceal an illicit or improper purpose.
- clandestinely In a secret or covert manner.
- furtive Of a person or an animal: sly, stealthy.
- on the sly (idiomatic) Slyly, in an inconspicuous manner, so as not to be seen; secretly; stealthily.
- stealthy Characterized by or resembling stealth or secrecy.
- surreptitious Stealthy, furtive, well hidden, covert (especially movements).
- surreptitiously In a surreptitious manner; stealthily, furtively, secretly.
- undercover Performed or happening in secret.
clandestinely — full definition
- adv In a secret or covert manner.
- adv In an illicit way, i.e. not permitted by the law or regulations.