stealthy
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adjective \ˈstel-thē\stealth·i·erstealth·i·est
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
See Examples of STEALTHY
- the stealthy movements of the crocodile
- <cats are among the stealthiest of stalkers>
First Known Use of STEALTHY
1565
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