Stealthier: meaning, definitions and examples
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stealthier
[ หstelฮธiษr ]
descriptive quality
Stealthier is the comparative form of the adjective 'stealthy', which means being secretive or not easily seen or heard. This term is often used to describe actions or behaviors that are conducted quietly and discreetly, allowing one to avoid drawing attention. In various contexts, such as military operations or wildlife behavior, being stealthier can provide significant advantages by enhancing surprise or evasion. Generally, it indicates a higher degree of stealth compared to something else.
Synonyms
craftier, more secretive, sneakier
Examples of usage
- The soldier moved stealthier to avoid detection.
- The cat was stealthier than the dog, stalking its prey silently.
- In a stealth competition, the quieter you are, the stealthier you become.
- The hacker's approach was stealthier compared to conventional methods.
Translations
Translations of the word "stealthier" in other languages:
๐ต๐น mais furtivo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฏเคพเคฆเคพ เคเคฟเคชเคพ เคนเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช heimlicher
๐ฎ๐ฉ lebih diam-diam
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑัะปัั ะฟัะธั ะพะฒะฐะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ bardziej ukradkowy
๐ฏ๐ต ใใในใใซใน
๐ซ๐ท plus furtif
๐ช๐ธ mรกs sigiloso
๐น๐ท daha gizli
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ ์๋ฐํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฃูุซุฑ ุฎูุงุกู
๐จ๐ฟ vรญce skrytรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ viac skrytรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๆด้็ง็
๐ธ๐ฎ bolj prikrit
๐ฎ๐ธ meira fali
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะพะดะฐะฝ ะดะฐ ะถะฐัััั
๐ฌ๐ช แฃแแฎแแแกแ แแแแแแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ daha gizli
๐ฒ๐ฝ mรกs sigiloso
Etymology
The word 'stealthy' is derived from the word 'stealth', which dates back to the early 14th century and originates from the Old English 'stylรฐ', meaning 'secrecy' or 'concealment'. The term 'stealth' can be traced further back to Proto-Germanic roots. The suffix '-y' was added to create the adjective 'stealthy', indicating a characteristic that involves stealth. The comparative form 'stealthier' evolved to allow for comparisons between different levels of stealth. Throughout history, stealth has been a valued trait in various domains, particularly in warfare, hunting, and espionage, where the element of surprise can be crucial. Over time, the use of the word has expanded into various contexts, encompassing everyday actions as well as specialized fields like cybersecurity and wildlife observation.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #42,701, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.