secretly
/ˈsiː.kɹɪt.li/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Meaning · English
In secret, covertly.
Adverb
Examples
Mary cheated secretly in the test, and never got caught.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “secretly” mean?
In secret, covertly.
Is “secretly” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.