adj
stealthy
STEHL-thee
adj
1
Done in a quiet, secretive way to avoid being noticed.
"The cat made a stealthy approach toward the unsuspecting mouse."
"Her stealthy exit from the party went unnoticed."
How to Use Stealthy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSneaky and quiet, moving or acting without drawing attention.
Common pairings
stealthy movement
stealthy approach
Word Forms
stealthier comparative, stealthiest superlative
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Etymology
Formed from stealth + -y.