stealthy

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stealthy

The cat moves in a stealthy manner through the tall grass.

Definition

Adjective: Characterized by quiet, cautious, and secretive behavior; done with great care to avoid being noticed or observed.

Usage

The adjective "stealthy" describes actions, movements, or behavior that are intentionally quiet, secret, and careful to avoid detection. It implies a deliberate attempt to be unseen or unheard.

Examples
  • The cat made a stealthy approach toward the bird.
  • He moved with stealthy grace through the dark hallway.
  • The spy conducted a stealthy operation to gather intelligence.
  • A stealthy glance passed between the two conspirators.
Advanced Usage
  • "Stealthy as a shadow": A common simile emphasizing extreme quietness and near invisibility.
    • The ninja was as stealthy as a shadow, blending into the darkness.
  • "Stealthy in nature": Used to describe something whose inherent characteristic is to avoid detection.
    • The predator is stealthy in nature, relying on surprise to catch its prey.
Variants and Related Words
  • Stealth (noun): The quality or state of being stealthy; secret, covert action.
    • The fighter jet is designed for stealth, making it hard to detect on radar.
  • Stealthily (adverb): In a stealthy manner.
    • She crept stealthily out of the room.
Synonyms
  • Furtive: Suggestive of guilty nervousness or a desire to avoid notice.
  • Sneaky: Behaving in a secret and sometimes dishonest or unpleasant way.
  • Sly: Clever at deceiving people; acting in a secretive way.
  • Surreptitious: Kept secret, especially because it would not be approved of.
  • Clandestine: Kept secret or done secretively, especially because illicit.
Antonyms
  • Open
  • Overt
  • Obvious
  • Blatant
Related Idioms and Phrases
  • "On stealth mode" (informal): Behaving or operating in a very secretive and quiet way.
    • I'm going to be on stealth mode until I finish this project.
  • "Stealth wealth": A style of living where one is rich but avoids displaying signs of wealth.
    • His simple clothing was a form of stealth wealth; few knew he was a billionaire.
stealthy

The cat moves in a stealthy manner through the tall grass.

Adjective
  1. marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed
    • a furtive manner
    • a sneak attack
    • stealthy footsteps
    • a surreptitious glance at his watch

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