English Synonym Finder

covertly

Definitions

In a way that is not openly acknowledged or displayed; secretly.

In a manner intended to avoid notice or detection.

Examples

The spy covertly recorded the conversation while sitting at the corner table.

She covertly slipped a note into his pocket before leaving the room.

Synonyms

secretly stealthily clandestinely surreptitiously privately furtively slyly

Antonyms

openly publicly overtly candidly frankly visibly plainly