Clandestinely: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ต๏ธโโ๏ธ
clandestinely
[ หklรฆndษชstษชnli ]
in secret
In a secretive or furtive manner, especially when doing something that is prohibited or not allowed.
Synonyms
covertly, secretly, stealthily
Examples of usage
- He entered the building clandestinely, hoping not to be seen.
- She would meet him clandestinely under the cover of darkness.
illegally
In a way that is forbidden by law or rules, typically in a hidden or undercover manner.
Synonyms
illegally, illicitly, unlawfully
Examples of usage
- The information was obtained clandestinely through unauthorized means.
- They were operating clandestinely to avoid detection by the authorities.
Translations
Translations of the word "clandestinely" in other languages:
๐ต๐น clandestinamente
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคชเฅเคค เคฐเฅเคช เคธเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช heimlich
๐ฎ๐ฉ secara diam-diam
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฐัะผะฝะพ
๐ต๐ฑ potajemnie
๐ฏ๐ต ใใฃใใใจ
๐ซ๐ท clandestinement
๐ช๐ธ clandestinamente
๐น๐ท gizlice
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ชฐ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ุณุฑุงู
๐จ๐ฟ tajnฤ
๐ธ๐ฐ tajne
๐จ๐ณ ๅทๅทๅฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ skrivaj
๐ฎ๐ธ leynilega
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะฐััััะฝ ัาฏัะดะต
๐ฌ๐ช แคแแ แฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ gizlincษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ clandestinamente
Word origin
The word 'clandestinely' originated from the Latin word 'clandestinus', which means 'hidden' or 'secret'. It first appeared in English in the 16th century. The concept of clandestine activities has been present throughout history, often associated with espionage, illegal operations, and secret societies.
See also: clandestine, clandestineness.