stealthy
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˈstelθi/
Definition
Acting in a cautious, secretive manner to avoid detection or observation.
Examples
The thief made a stealthy exit through the back window before the security alarm could be triggered.
She took a stealthy glance at her watch to see how much time remained in the lecture.
The predator relied on its stealthy approach to surprise its prey in the tall grass.
How to Use stealthy
- stealthy approach (collocation)
- a method of moving quietly — "The team planned a stealthy approach to the enemy base."
- stealthy movement (collocation)
- moving without being heard or seen — "His stealthy movement allowed him to enter the room unnoticed."
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