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Meaning of stealthy
The primary meaning of "stealthy" refers to the quality of being secretive or covert in one's actions or movements.
Etymology of stealthy
The word "stealthy" originates from the Old English word "stælth", which is derived from "stælan", meaning to steal, and the suffix "-th" or "-thy", which forms an adjective indicating a quality or state.
Historically, the term "stealthy" has been used to describe actions or movements that are secretive, covert, or surreptitious, often with the intention of avoiding detection or achieving a hidden goal.
Synonyms
sneaky
covert
furtive
clandestine
secretive
surreptitious
underhanded
crafty
cunning
sly
deceptive
undercover
hidden
concealed
veiled
disguised
camouflaged
masked
shrouded
mysterious
enigmatic
elusive
evasive
indirect
oblique
subtle
discreet
tactful
diplomatic
strategic
calculated
deliberate
intentional
purposeful
planned
plotted
sneaking
creeping
lurking
skulking
prowling
Definitions
- Having or showing the quality of being secretive or covert in one's actions or movements
- * Done or acting in a quiet and secretive way, in order to avoid being noticed
Usage Examples
- The stealthy approach of the cat allowed it to catch its prey off guard.
- * The spy was trained to be stealthy and gather information without being noticed.
- * The company's stealthy marketing strategy involved subtle product placements in popular media.
Antonyms
obvious
overt
open
transparent
conspicuous
noticeable
evident
apparent
clear
visible
blatant
flagrant
glaring
explicit
straightforward
direct
frank
honest
upfront
forthright
straightforward
uninhibited
unrestrained
unguarded