secretively

[US]/[ˈsɪkrɪtli]/
[UK]/[ˈsɪkrɪtli]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adv.In a secretive manner; secretly.; Covertly; discreetly.

Phrases & Collocations

secretively watching

secretively planned

secretively smiled

secretively listening

secretively moved

secretively working

secretively hoping

secretively gathering

secretively searching

secretively communicating

Example Sentences

he secretly practiced the piano, hoping to surprise his family.

the children were secretly building a fort in the backyard.

she secretly admired his courage and determination.

the company secretly developed a new technology.

they secretly planned a surprise birthday party for her.

he secretly hoped to get a promotion at work.

the cat secretly stalked the mouse through the grass.

she secretly recorded their conversation for later review.

the team secretly worked on the project over the weekend.

he secretly yearned for a simpler life in the countryside.

the government secretly funded the research initiative.

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