adv
stealthily
STEHL-thih-lee
Stealthily (adv) means In a secretive, unnoticed manner. Example: “He stealthily crept past the sleeping guard.”
adv
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In a secretive, unnoticed manner.
"He stealthily crept past the sleeping guard."
How to use stealthily
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDoing something quietly and secretly so no one notices.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more stealthily
- Superlative
- most stealthily
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Etymology
Formed from stealthy + -ly.
Rhymes for stealthily
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What does “stealthily” mean?
The word “stealthily” means in a secretive, unnoticed manner. In plain terms, doing something quietly and secretly so no one notices.
How do you pronounce “stealthily”?
“Stealthily” is pronounced STEHL-thih-lee (/ˈstɛlθɪli/ in IPA).
How do you use “stealthily” in a sentence?
Here is “stealthily” used in a sentence: “He stealthily crept past the sleeping guard.”
What part of speech is “stealthily”?
“Stealthily” is an adverb.
