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December 12, 2019 Word of the Day

stealthy /ˈstɛlθi/ adjective
stealthy
/ˈstɛlθi/
adjective

stealthier; stealthiest

Stealthy bobcat quietly approaching its prey
Stealthy bobcat quietly approaching its prey
Definition of STEALTHY

[also more stealthy; most stealthy]

: quiet and secret in order to avoid being noticed

  • the stealthy movements of the crocodile

  • a stealthy burglar

— stealthily /ˈstɛlθəli/ adverb

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