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Meaning of clandestinely
The primary meaning of "clandestinely" is to do something secretly or stealthily, without being noticed or detected.
Etymology of clandestinely
The word "clandestinely" originates from the Latin word "clandestinus," meaning "secret" or "hidden," which is derived from "clam," meaning "in secret" or "stealthily."
The term has been used in English since the 17th century to describe actions that are done secretly or without public knowledge.
Synonyms
secretly
covertly
stealthily
surreptitiously
furtively
clandestinely
privately
confidentially
discreetly
quietly
mysteriously
silently
unnoticed
unseen
hidden
concealed
veiled
masked
camouflaged
disguised
incognito
undercover
behind the scenes
on the sly
in secret
in private
surreptitiously
stealthily
furtively
covertly
privately
Definitions
- Clandestinely means doing something secretly or covertly, often because it is illegal, immoral, or against the rules.
- * It can also imply a sense of stealth, cunning, or deception in the way something is done.
Usage Examples
- The couple met clandestinely in a quiet café to avoid detection by the press.
- * The company was operating clandestinely, hiding its true intentions from the public.
- * The spies worked clandestinely, gathering information without being noticed by their targets.
Antonyms
openly
publicly
obviously
visibly
noticeably
clearly
overtly
explicitly
plainly
evidently
manifestly
apparently
seemingly
allegedly
supposedly
notoriously
famously
notoriously
brazenly
flagrantly
blatantly
transparently
honestly