secretly

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.

ruНаречие, означающее «тайным образом» или «без ведома других». Описывает действия, совершаемые скрытно, тайно или таким образом, чтобы избежать наблюдения или обнаружения.esAdverbio que significa 'de manera oculta o sin que otros lo sepan'. Describe acciones realizadas a escondidas, en secreto o de modo que se evite ser visto o descubierto.frAdverbe signifiant « d'une manière cachée » ou « à l'insu des autres ». Il décrit des actions accomplies en secret, discrètement ou de façon à éviter d'être vu ou découvert.deAdverb, das eine Handlung beschreibt, die heimlich, verborgen oder ohne Wissen anderer ausgeführt wird, um Beobachtung oder Entdeckung zu vermeiden.ptAdvérbio que significa «de forma secreta» ou «sem o conhecimento dos outros». Descreve ações feitas de modo oculto, sigiloso ou de maneira a evitar ser visto ou descoberto.zh副词，表示以秘密的方式、不让别人知道或看见地做某事。arظرف يعني القيام بالفعل بطريقة سرية أو خفية، دون علم الآخرين أو بمعزل عن أنظارهم، بهدف تجنب الكشف أو الملاحظة.

1. In a hidden manner A2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruТайноessecretamentefrsecrètementdeHeimlichptSecretamentezh秘密地arسرًّا

   Synonymes: covertlyfurtivelyprivatelyslylysneakilystealthilysurreptitiouslyundercover

   Antonymes: openlyovertlypubliclyvisibly

2. Privately or confidentially B1 formal

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

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

   ruТайноesEn secreto, de manera confidencialfrSecrètement, en confidencedeHeimlichptSecretamentezh秘密地arسرًا

   Synonymes: confidentiallycovertlydiscreetlyfurtivelyprivatelystealthilysurreptitiously

   Antonymes: openlyovertlypublicly

• more secretly comparative form
• most secretly superlative form