Stealthiest: meaning, definitions and examples

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stealthiest

 

[ หˆstษ›lฮธiษ™st ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

most secretive

The term 'stealthiest' is the superlative form of 'stealthy', which describes something or someone that is able to move, act, or perform in a way that is not easily detected. This adjective implies a high degree of cunning, subtlety, and quietness, often associated with secrecy and avoidance of detection. 'Stealthiest' can be used in various contexts, including military operations, gaming, and nature. It conveys a sense of exceptional skill in remaining hidden or unnoticed.

Synonyms

most concealed, most covert, most secretive, sneakiest

Examples of usage

  • The stealthiest predator in the forest.
  • He made the stealthiest move in the game.
  • The stealthiest approach is often the most effective.
  • Her stealthiest moments were the ones that surprised everyone.

Translations

Translations of the word "stealthiest" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mais furtivo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฌเคธเฅ‡ เคšเฅเคชเคšเคพเคช

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช am heimlichsten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ paling diam-diam

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐะนะฝะตะฟะพะผั–ั‚ะฝั–ัˆะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ najbardziej ukryty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆœ€ใ‚‚้š ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท le plus furtif

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ el mรกs sigiloso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท en gizli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ€์žฅ ์€๋ฐ€ํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุฃูƒุซุฑ ุฎูุงุกู‹

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nejskrytฤ›jลกรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ najtichลกรญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆœ€้š็ง˜็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ najbolj prikrit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hliรฐnasti

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตาฃ ะถะฐัั‹ั€ั‹ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒงแƒ•แƒ”แƒšแƒแƒ–แƒ” แƒ“แƒแƒ›แƒแƒšแƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ษ™n gizli

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ el mรกs sigiloso

Etymology

The word 'stealthy' traces its origins back to Middle English, derived from the word 'stelthe', which is an alteration of 'steal'. The verb 'steal' itself comes from Old English 'styhlen', meaning to take secretly or unlawfully. The evolution of 'stealthy' into its modern usage reflects the growing interest in subtlety and secrecy in various aspects of life, including espionage, hunting, and gaming. Its superlative form 'stealthiest' emerged to describe the utmost level of stealth in any given context. The nuanced meanings and connotations have allowed the word to expand into a range of fields, making it particularly significant in describing operations requiring cunning and discretion.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,202, 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.