secretively

• Adverb, das bedeutet, dass jemand seine Absichten oder Handlungen verbirgt oder Informationen absichtlich zurückhält; beschreibt ein Verhalten, das durch mangelnde Offenheit oder Transparenz gekennzeichnet ist.

An adverb meaning "in a manner that conceals intentions or actions; with a tendency to keep information hidden." It describes behavior characterized by a lack of openness or transparency.

1. In a secretive mannerB2formal

   In a way that hides intentions, feelings, or actions from others.

   Heimlich

   • He secretively slipped the note into her bag.
   • They secretively planned the surprise party for weeks.
   • She secretively glanced around before opening the locked drawer.

   Synonymecovertlyfurtivelyprivatelysecretlysneakilystealthilysurreptitiouslyunderhandedly

   Antonymecandidlyforthrightlyfranklyhonestlyopenlyovertlyplainly