covertly
Translation
secretly, stealthily
Examples
The spy moved covertly through the city.
The spy moved secretly through the city.
The deal was arranged covertly.
The deal was arranged secretly.
Grammar Patterns
((to do sth. covertly)) modifying a verb to show it was done secretly They met covertly to discuss the plan.
Similar Words
Synonyms: secretly, surreptitiously, stealthily; Antonyms: overtly, openly, publicly
Etymology
From the adjective 'covert' plus the adverb-forming suffix '-ly'. It means 'in a covered way'.
Memory Tips
This is the adverb form of 'covert'. If an action is 'covert', it is done 'covertly'.