adj

stealthy

STEHL-thee

Stealthy (adj) means Done in a quiet, secretive way to avoid being noticed. Example: “The cat made a stealthy approach toward the unsuspecting mouse.”

adj

Done in a quiet, secretive way to avoid being noticed.

"The cat made a stealthy approach toward the unsuspecting mouse."

"Her stealthy exit from the party went unnoticed."

How to use stealthy

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSneaky and quiet, moving or acting without drawing attention.

Common pairings

stealthy movement stealthy approach

Word forms

stealthier comparative, stealthiest superlative

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Etymology

Formed from stealth + -y.

Rhymes for stealthy

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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.