stealthy Meaning, Definition & Usage
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adjective satellite marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed
furtive; surreptitious; sneak; sneaky.
- a furtive manner
- a sneak attack
- stealthy footsteps
- a surreptitious glance at his watch
WordNet
Stealth"y adjective
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Definitions
Done by stealth; accomplished clandestinely; unperceived; secret; furtive; sly. [Withered murder] with his stealthy pace, . . . Moves like a ghost. Shak.
