covertly

• Скрытым или тайным образом. Описывает действия, совершаемые без открытого признания или наблюдения, часто подразумевая утаивание или скрытность.

An adverb meaning "in a hidden or secret manner." It describes actions done without being openly acknowledged or observed, often implying concealment or stealth.

1. Secretly or discreetlyC1formal

   In a way that is not openly shown or acknowledged; done in a hidden or secretive manner.

   Тайно или скрытно

   • The agent covertly observed the suspect from across the street.
   • She covertly slipped the note into his pocket.
   • They covertly recorded the conversation without anyone noticing.

   Синонимыdiscreetlyfurtivelyprivatelysecretlystealthilysurreptitiously

   Антонимыadmittedlyopenlyovertlyplainlypubliclyvisibly