HyperDic: secretly

English > 2 senses of the word secretly:
ADVERBallsecretly, in secret, on the Q.T., on the QTin secrecy
allsecretlynot openly
secretly > pronunciation
Soundssiy'krihtliy
Rhymesably ... zealously: 1543 rhymes with liy...
English > secretly: 2 senses > adverb 1
MeaningIn secrecy; not openly.
Examples
  • "met secretly to discuss the invasion plans"
  • "the children secretly went to the movies when they were supposed to be at the library"
Synonymsin secret, on the Q.T., on the QT
Spanishen secreto, secretamente
Catalanen secret, secretament
English > secretly: 2 senses > adverb 2
Meaningnot openly; inwardly.
Examples
  • "they were secretly delighted at his embarrassment"
  • "hoped secretly she would change her mind"
Spanishsecretamente
Adjectivessecretnot expressed

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