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.”
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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 notesIn plain EnglishSneaky and quiet, moving or acting without drawing attention.
Common pairings
stealthy movement
stealthy approach
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Word forms
- Comparative
- stealthier
- Superlative
- stealthiest
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Etymology
Formed from stealth + -y.
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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.
