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- Dictionarysecretly/ˈsiːkrɪtli/
adverb
- 1. in a secret way; without others knowing: "the two were secretly married in 1751" Similar Opposite
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SECRETLY definition: 1. in a way that people do not know or are not told about: 2. in a way that people do not know or…. Learn more.
Secretly definition: in a way that is kept from the knowledge of others or is designed to escape their notice. See examples of SECRETLY used in a sentence.
1. a. : kept from knowledge or view : hidden. b. : marked by the habit of discretion : closemouthed. c. : working with hidden aims or methods : undercover. a secret agent. d. : not acknowledged : unavowed. a secret bride. e. : conducted in secret. a secret trial. 2. : remote from human frequentation or notice : secluded. 3.
Definitions of secretly. adverb. in secrecy; not openly. “met secretly to discuss the invasion plans”. “the children secretly went to the movies when they were supposed to be at the library”. synonyms: in secret, on the Q.T., on the QT. adverb.
Something that is kept out of the knowledge or sight of others or is known only to oneself or a few: wanted to have no secrets between them. 2. Something that remains beyond understanding or explanation; a mystery: unlocking the secrets of the atom. 3.
He came very quietly and secretly, to escape the soldiers. Did Cade secretly laugh at the way she flirted with him? Secretly relieved, Gabriel drew a deep breath.
Definition of secretly adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
a piece of information that is only known by one person or a few people and should not be told to others: Why did you have to go and tell Bob about my illness? You just can't keep a secret, can you? A close couple should have no secrets from each other. Aren't you going to let me in on (= tell me) the secret?
From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English se‧cret‧ly /ˈsiːkrɪtli/ adverb 1 if you do something secretly, you do it without other people knowing They started meeting secretly. 2 if you feel something secretly, you do not tell anyone about your feelings She was secretly hoping that Dan would be at the party.
UK /ˈsiːkrɪtli/ adverb in a secret way; without others knowing the two were secretly married in 1751 I was embarrassed, but secretly pleased too Examples Villeneuve says union agents secretly staying at the hotel told him of the practice. Canadian They had booked a table at a restaurant for dinner and Mr Mears had secretly made plans to ...
