Covertly: meaning, definitions and examples

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covertly

[ ˈkʌvətli ]

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secretly

In a way that is done secretly, surreptitiously, or stealthily.

Synonyms

clandestinely, secretly, stealthily, surreptitiously

Examples of usage

She watched covertly from behind a tree.
He operated covertly to gather information.

Translations

Translations of the word "covertly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 secretamente

🇮🇳 गुप्त रूप से

🇩🇪 heimlich

🇮🇩 diam-diam

🇺🇦 таємно

🇵🇱 potajemnie

🇯🇵 密かに (ひそかに)

🇫🇷 secrètement

🇪🇸 secretamente

🇹🇷 gizlice

🇰🇷 비밀리에

🇸🇦 سراً

🇨🇿 tajně

🇸🇰 tajne

🇨🇳 秘密地 (mìmì dì)

🇸🇮 skrivaj

🇮🇸 leynilega

🇰🇿 құпия түрде

🇬🇪 ფარულად

🇦🇿 gizlicə

🇲🇽 secretamente

Word origin

The word 'covertly' originated from the Middle French word 'covert' meaning 'covered'. It first appeared in English in the early 16th century. The adverb form 'covertly' emphasizes the idea of something hidden or concealed, often associated with secrecy or stealth.