WordLens

covertly

1 of 1adverb
/ˈkoʊvɚtli/
1

with the intention of keeping actions, plans, or operations secret

  • The intelligence agency operated covertly to gather information on the enemy.
  • The undercover agent observed the criminal activities covertly.
  • The spy infiltrated the organization covertly to gather crucial information.
  • The hacker gained access to the system covertly, leaving no trace.
Antonyms:
overtly