Meaning & use
stealthy
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Acting or moving in a quiet, cautious way so as to avoid being noticed.
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The cat made a stealthy approach toward the unsuspecting bird.
They launched a stealthy campaign to buy up shares before anyone noticed.
A note on using this word
Can describe both physical movement and metaphorical actions, like a stealthy business maneuver.
Words with a similar meaning
furtivesneaky
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