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- [see-krit]
- /ˈsi krɪt/
- /ˈsiː.krət/
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- [see-krit]
- /ˈsi krɪt/
Definitions of secretly word
- adjective secretly done, made, or conducted without the knowledge of others: secret negotiations. 1
- adjective secretly kept from the knowledge of any but the initiated or privileged: a secret password. 1
- adjective secretly faithful or cautious in keeping confidential matters confidential; close-mouthed; reticent. 1
- adjective secretly designed or working to escape notice, knowledge, or observation: a secret drawer; the secret police. 1
- adjective secretly secluded, sheltered, or withdrawn: a secret hiding place. 1
- adjective secretly beyond ordinary human understanding; esoteric. 1
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Origin of secretly
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English secrette < Old French secret < Latin sēcrētus hidden, orig. past participle of sēcernere to secern
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Parts of speech for Secretly
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secretly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for secretly
adv secretly
- behind one's back — without one's knowledge; secretly or deceitfully
- conservatively — disposed to preserve existing conditions, institutions, etc., or to restore traditional ones, and to limit change.
- covertly — concealed; secret; disguised.
- craftily — skillful in underhand or evil schemes; cunning; deceitful; sly.
- cunningly — skill employed in a shrewd or sly manner, as in deceiving; craftiness; guile.
adverb secretly
- anonymously — without any name acknowledged, as that of author, contributor, or the like: an anonymous letter to the editor; an anonymous donation.
- clandestinely — characterized by, done in, or executed with secrecy or concealment, especially for purposes of subversion or deception; private or surreptitious: Their clandestine meetings went undiscovered for two years.
- dingily — In a dingy manner.
- duskily — In a dusky manner.
- foxily — In a foxy manner.
Antonyms for secretly
adv secretly
- blatantly — Blatantly is used to add emphasis when you are describing states or situations which you think are bad.
- brazenly — shameless or impudent: brazen presumption.
- flagrantly — shockingly noticeable or evident; obvious; glaring: a flagrant error.
- in public — of, relating to, or affecting a population or a community as a whole: public funds; a public nuisance.
- ingenuously — free from reserve, restraint, or dissimulation; candid; sincere.
adverb secretly
- artlessly — In an artless manner.
- conspicuously — easily seen or noticed; readily visible or observable: a conspicuous error.
- forthrightly — In a forthright manner.
- openly — not closed or barred at the time, as a doorway by a door, a window by a sash, or a gateway by a gate: to leave the windows open at night.
- wantonly — done, shown, used, etc., maliciously or unjustifiably: a wanton attack; wanton cruelty.
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