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stealthy
adjective \ˈstel-thē\
: quiet and secret in order to avoid being noticed
stealth·i·erstealth·i·est
Full Definition of STEALTHY
1
: slow, deliberate, and secret in action or character
2
a : intended to escape observation : furtive b : designed to produce a very weak radar return <a stealthy airplane>
— stealth·i·ly \-thə-lē\ adverb
— stealth·i·ness \-thē-nəs\ noun
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First Known Use of STEALTHY
1565
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Synonym Discussion of STEALTHY
secret, covert, stealthy, furtive, clandestine, surreptitious, underhanded mean done without attracting observation. secret implies concealment on any grounds for any motive <met at a secret location>. covert stresses the fact of not being open or declared <covert intelligence operations>. stealthy suggests taking pains to avoid being seen or heard especially in some misdoing <the stealthy step of a burglar>. furtive implies a sly or cautious stealthiness <lovers exchanging furtive glances>. clandestine implies secrecy usually for an evil, illicit, or unauthorized purpose and often emphasizes the fear of being discovered <a clandestine meeting of conspirators>. surreptitious applies to action or behavior done secretly often with skillful avoidance of detection and in violation of custom, law, or authority <the surreptitious stockpiling of weapons>. underhanded stresses fraud or deception <an underhanded trick>.
STEALTHINESS Defined for Kids
stealthy
adjective \ˈstel-thē\
stealth·i·erstealth·i·est
Definition of STEALTHY for Kids
: done in a sly or secret manner
— stealth·i·ly \-thə-lē\ adverb <… he moved stealthily and silently, staying in the shadows … — Lois Lowry, The Giver>
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