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Meaning of STEALTHY

Pronunciation:  'stelthee

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [adj]  marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed; "a furtive manner"; "a lurking prowler"; "a sneak attack"; "stealthy footsteps"; "a surreptitious glance at his watch"; "someone skulking in the shadows"
 
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 Synonyms: concealed, furtive, lurking, skulking, sneak(a), sneaky, surreptitious
 

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Stealth"y\, a. [Compar. {Stealthier}; superl.
{Stealthiest}.]
Done by stealth; accomplished clandestinely; unperceived;
secret; furtive; sly.
      [Withered murder] with his stealthy pace, . . . Moves
      like a ghost.                            --Shak.
 

 

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