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Clandestinely vs Secretly - What's the difference?

clandestinely | secretly |

As adverbs the difference between clandestinely and secretly

is that clandestinely is in a secret or covert manner while secretly is in secret, covertly.

clandestinely

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • In a secret or covert manner.
  • In an illicit way, i.e. not permitted by the law or regulations.

    • Related terms

    * clandestineness

    secretly

    English

    Adverb

    (-)
  • In secret, covertly.