adverb

covertly

Covertly (adverb) means In a secret or hidden manner. Example: “The reporter covertly recorded the meeting.”

adverb

In a secret or hidden manner.

"The reporter covertly recorded the meeting."

"Funds were covertly transferred to a shell company."

How to use covertly

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDoing something secretly, without others noticing.

Common pairings

covertly monitor covertly recorded act covertly

more covertly comparative, most covertly superlative

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The reporter _____ recorded the meeting.

From Middle English covertli, equivalent to covert + -ly.

Origin: Middle English

overtly expertly

What does “covertly” mean?

The word “covertly” means in a secret or hidden manner. In plain terms, doing something secretly, without others noticing.

How do you use “covertly” in a sentence?

Here is “covertly” used in a sentence: “The reporter covertly recorded the meeting.”

What part of speech is “covertly”?

“Covertly” is an adverb.

What is the meaning of covertly?

"covertly" (adverb) means in a secret or hidden manner.