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STEALTHY (stealthier, stealthiest)

Dictionary entry overview: What does stealthy mean?

• STEALTHY (adjective)
The adjective STEALTHY has 1 sense:

1. marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed

Familiarity information: STEALTHY used as an adjective is very rare.

Dictionary entry details

• STEALTHY (adjective)

Sense 1

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Meaning:

Marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed

Synonyms:

furtive; sneak; stealthy; surreptitious; sneaky

Context examples:

a furtive manner / a sneak attack / stealthy footsteps / a surreptitious glance at his watch

Similar:

concealed (hidden on any grounds for any motive)

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