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secretly
adverb
Not openly; inwardly
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ˈsi.kɹət.li
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adverb
Not openly; inwardly
“They were secretly delighted at his embarrassment”
adverb
In secrecy; not openly
“Met secretly to discuss the invasion plans”
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Example Sentences
They were secretly delighted at his embarrassment
Hoped secretly she would change her mind
Met secretly to discuss the invasion plans
The children secretly went to the movies when they were supposed to be at the library
They arranged to meet in secret
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