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- [see-kri-tiv, si-kree-]
- /ˈsi krɪ tɪv, sɪˈkri-/
- /ˈsiː.krə.tɪv/
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- [see-kri-tiv, si-kree-]
- /ˈsi krɪ tɪv, sɪˈkri-/
Definitions of secretively word
- adjective secretively having or showing a disposition to secrecy; reticent: He seems secretive about his new job. 1
- adverb secretively in a surreptitious way 1
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Origin of secretively
First appearance:
before 1425 One of the 25% oldest English words
1425-75; late Middle English; back formation from secretiveness (itself modeled on French secrétivité). See secret, -ive
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Parts of speech for Secretively
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
secretively popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
secretively usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for secretively
adverb secretively
- cagily — cautious, wary, or shrewd: a cagey reply to the probing question.
- furtively — taken, done, used, etc., surreptitiously or by stealth; secret: a furtive glance.
- mysteriously — full of, characterized by, or involving mystery: a mysterious occurrence.
Antonyms for secretively
adv secretively
adverb secretively
- forthrightly — In a forthright manner.
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