Clandestinely: meaning, definitions and examples

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clandestinely

 

[ หˆklรฆndษชstษชnli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

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.
Context #2 | Adverb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น clandestinamente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅเคชเฅเคค เคฐเฅ‚เคช เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช heimlich

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ secara diam-diam

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะฐั”ะผะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ potajemnie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ“ใฃใใ‚Šใจ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท clandestinement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ clandestinamente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gizlice

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ชฐ๋ž˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณุฑุงู‹

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tajnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tajne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅทๅทๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ skrivaj

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ leynilega

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐัั‹ั€ั‹ะฝ ั‚าฏั€ะดะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒแƒ แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gizlincษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ clandestinamente

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,123, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.