Antonyms for secretly


Grammar : Adv
Spell : see-krit
Phonetic Transcription : ˈsi krɪt


Definition of secretly

Origin :
  • early 15c., from secret (adj.) + -ly (2).
  • adv in hidden manner
Example sentences :
  • I secretly hoped for a silk, but Mother, to whom I suppose I am even now—now!
  • Extract from : « The Bacillus of Beauty » by Harriet Stark
  • The arrival of Winkleman would, he secretly admitted, upset him completely.
  • Extract from : « The Leopard Woman » by Stewart Edward White
  • Plainly, Evadna was secretly laughing at her perturbed interest in the matter.
  • Extract from : « Good Indian » by B. M. Bower
  • Secretly he was hoping that Evadna heard the explanation, and he raised his voice purposely.
  • Extract from : « Good Indian » by B. M. Bower
  • From which I infer that you secretly think her manner equal to her looks?'
  • Extract from : « Little Dorrit » by Charles Dickens
  • The President asked, was the Accused openly denounced or secretly?
  • Extract from : « A Tale of Two Cities » by Charles Dickens
  • How often am I secretly shocked by the cold carelessness of your words and manner!
  • Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 8 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
  • I secretly wished that already he was in the heart of Muscovy.
  • Extract from : « Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 59, No. 364, February 1846 » by Various
  • I am at last married to the one I have secretly worshiped for years.
  • Extract from : « Graham's Magazine Vol XXXII. No. 5. May 1848 » by Various
  • He was to make his presence known to Louise only if he could do so secretly.
  • Extract from : « The Avenger » by E. Phillips Oppenheim

Synonyms for secretly

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