stealthy
[ stel-thee ]
/ ˈstɛl θi /
adjective, stealth·i·er, stealth·i·est.
done, characterized, or acting by stealth; furtive: stealthy footsteps.
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stealthy
/ (ˈstɛlθɪ) /
adjective stealthier or stealthiest
characterized by great caution, secrecy, etc; furtive
Derived Forms
stealthily, adverbstealthiness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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