secretly

• Adverb, das eine Handlung beschreibt, die heimlich, verborgen oder ohne Wissen anderer ausgeführt wird, um Beobachtung oder Entdeckung zu vermeiden.

An adverb meaning "in a secret manner" or "without others knowing." It describes actions done privately, covertly, or in a way intended to avoid observation or detection.

1. In a hidden mannerA2formal

   In a way that is not known by others; without being seen or noticed.

   Heimlich

   • She secretly watched him from behind the curtain.
   • He secretly slipped the note into her bag.
   • They secretly planned a surprise party for her birthday.

   Synonymecovertlyfurtivelyprivatelyslylysneakilystealthilysurreptitiouslyundercover

   Antonymeopenlyovertlypubliclyvisibly

2. Privately or confidentiallyB1formal

   In a way that is intended to be kept hidden from others.

   Heimlich

   • The agent secretly passed the documents to his contact.
   • She secretly hoped he would call her.
   • He secretly admired her from afar.

   Synonymeconfidentiallycovertlydiscreetlyfurtivelyprivatelystealthilysurreptitiously

   Antonymeopenlyovertlypublicly