secretly |
overtly |
As adverbs the difference between secretly and overtly
is that
secretly is in secret, covertly while
overtly is in an overt manner; publicly; openly.
confidential |
secretly |
As an adjective confidential
is (meant to be) kept secret within a certain circle of persons; not intended to be known publicly.
As an adverb secretly is
in secret, covertly.
aggressively |
secretly |
As adverbs the difference between aggressively and secretly
is that
aggressively is in an aggressive manner while
secretly is in secret, covertly.
secretly |
slyly |
As adverbs the difference between secretly and slyly
is that
secretly is in secret, covertly while
slyly is (
label) dexterously, skilfully.
secretive |
secretly |
As an adjective secretive
is having an inclination to secrecy.
As an adverb secretly is
in secret, covertly.
secretly |
stealthily |
As adverbs the difference between secretly and stealthily
is that
secretly is in secret, covertly while
stealthily is in a stealthy manner, furtively.
secretly |
inwardly |
As adverbs the difference between secretly and inwardly
is that
secretly is in secret, covertly while
inwardly is in an inward manner; on the inside or to one's self.
stealth |
secretly |
As a noun stealth
is (uncountable) the attribute or characteristic of acting in secrecy, or in such a way that the actions are unnoticed or difficult to detect by others.
As an adverb secretly is
in secret, covertly.
silence |
secretly |
As a noun silence
is the lack of any sound.
As a verb silence
is to make (someone or something) silent.
As an interjection silence
is a common imperative instructing the addressed to remain silent.
As an adverb secretly is
in secret, covertly.
clandestine |
secretly |
As an adjective clandestine
is done or kept in secret, sometimes to conceal an illicit or improper purpose.
As an adverb secretly is
in secret, covertly.
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