Secretly - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈsiːkrətlɪ|  American pronunciation of the word secretly
Brit.  |ˈsiːkrɪtlɪ|  British pronunciation of the word 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
- not openly; inwardly
they were secretly delighted at his embarrassment
hoped secretly she would change her mind

Extra examples

Her secret wish is to become a senator.

The message was written in secret code.

I don't know the secret password.

He was sent on a secret mission.

They engaged in secret negotiations with the enemy.

She tried to keep her marriage secret.

They've been very secret about their plans.

Don't tell him about the party—it's a secret.

I'm going to tell you a secret, but you have to promise not to tell anyone else.

You always look great. What's your secret?

She shared her beauty secrets with the group.

The secret to a good sauce is the base.

...the club secretly blackballs applicants who belong to that religion...

...although she flashed a dulcet smile, she was secretly seething with resentment...

...during Prohibition, moonshine and “bathtub gin” were made secretly...

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