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Meaning of covertly
The primary meaning of the word "covertly" is to do something secretly or secretly.
Etymology of covertly
The word "covertly" originates from the Old French word "covert", meaning "hidden" or "secret", which is derived from the Latin word "coopertus", the past participle of "cooprire", meaning "to cover".
Historically, the word "covertly" has been used since the 15th century to describe actions that are done secretly or without being noticed.
Synonyms
secretly
stealthily
surreptitiously
furtively
clandestinely
privately
quietly
discreetly
unobtrusively
inconspicuously
hiddenly
veiledly
undercover
behind the scenes
privately
confidentially
mysteriously
obscurely
indirectly
circuitously
ambiguously
equivocally
duplicitously
deceivingly
dishonestly
fraudulently
surreptitiously
sneakily
sneakily
covertly
furtively
clandestinely
stealthily
Definitions
- The adverb "covertly" means doing something secretly or without being noticed, often in order to hide one's true intentions or actions.
- * It can also imply that something is being done in a way that is not immediately apparent or obvious.
Usage Examples
- The spy worked covertly to gather information about the enemy's plans.
- * The company is covertly funding the research project without publicly disclosing its involvement.
- * The politician covertly met with the lobbyist to discuss the new bill.
Antonyms
openly
publicly
overtly
obviously
clearly
plainly
visibly
notoriously
famously
openly
transparently
honestly
sincerely
directly
straightforwardly
explicitly
unequivocally
unambiguously
straightforwardly
openly
publicly
explicitly