stealthy
Translation
stealthy, furtive, secret
Examples
The cat made a stealthy approach to the bird.
The cat made a stealthy approach to the bird.
He took a stealthy look at his watch.
He took a stealthy look at his watch.
Grammar Patterns
((a/an)) stealthy ((noun)) done in a quiet and secret way The cat made a stealthy approach.
Similar Words
Synonyms: furtive, surreptitious; Antonyms: open, conspicuous
Etymology
From Old French 'esteler' (to steal), related to 'steal'. The idea is moving like a thief.
Memory Tips
Imagine a ninja or a cat stalking its prey – that's a stealthy movement.