SECRETLY


Meaning of SECRETLY in English

adv. Function: adverb

in a secret manner FF1C; negotiated secretly with both sides FF1E;

Synonyms: by stealth, clandestinely, covertly, furtively, hugger-mugger, in camera, privately, stealthily, sub rosa, surreptitiously

Related Words: confidentially; privatim, privily

Idioms: behind closed doors, on the qt, on the quiet, under the rose, under the table

Contrasted Words: forthrightly, plainly, publicly; manifestly, overtly

Antonyms: openly

Merriam Webster. Collegiate thesaurus English dictionary.      Английский энциклопедический толковый словарь тезауруса.