COVERTLY
Dictionary entry overview: What does covertly mean? • COVERTLY (adverb)
The adverb COVERTLY has 1 sense:
1. in a covert manner
Familiarity information: COVERTLY used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
• COVERTLY (adverb)
Meaning:
In a covert manner
Context example:
he did it covertly
Antonym:
overtly (in an overt manner)
Pertainym:
covert (secret or hidden; not openly practiced or engaged in or shown or avowed)
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