Synonyms for covert


Grammar : Adj
Spell : adjective koh-vert, kuhv-ert; noun kuhv-ert, koh-vert
Phonetic Transcription : adjective ˈkoʊ vərt, ˈkʌv ərt; noun ˈkʌv ərt, ˈkoʊ vərt

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Définition of covert

Origin :
  • c.1300, from Old French covert "hidden, obscure, underhanded," literally "covered," past participle of covrir "to cover" (see cover). Related: Covertly.
  • adj clandestine, underhanded
Example sentences :
  • There was covert insinuation of suspicion, albeit a kindly one, in the man's voice.
  • Extract from : « Thoroughbreds » by W. A. Fraser
  • He shot her a covert glance—causelessly, for her naiveté was flawless.
  • Extract from : « The Black Bag » by Louis Joseph Vance
  • Mr. Bentham discreetly ignored the covert threat in Wrayson's words.
  • Extract from : « The Avenger » by E. Phillips Oppenheim
  • After skirting the covert, she turned homewards by a pathway through the trees.
  • Extract from : « Creatures of the Night » by Alfred W. Rees
  • Bertignac was suspected of a covert satire on the authorities.
  • Extract from : « Sir Jasper Carew » by Charles James Lever
  • By what reprisals should he resent this covert impertinence?
  • Extract from : « Luttrell Of Arran » by Charles James Lever
  • No, no,” Tom Tulk agreed, with a covert little sneer and grin; “not you.
  • Extract from : « Billy Topsail & Company » by Norman Duncan
  • "Wheel them to my house, Joseph Beaker," she said at last, with a covert eagerness.
  • Extract from : « Aunt Rachel » by David Christie Murray
  • Finally, resignation; and covert murmurs about green bay-trees.
  • Extract from : « The Genius » by Margaret Horton Potter
  • Lennon thought he caught a glitter of suspicion in their covert glances.
  • Extract from : « Bloom of Cactus » by Robert Ames Bennet

Antonyms for covert

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