secretly

B1 Topic:Describing Qualities

US /ˈsiː.kɹɪt.li/ See IPA manual

Freq #5247

Meanings

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adv
in a way that is hidden from other people

She secretly hoped he would call.

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Synonyms

1 adv · in a way that is hidden... in secret

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Phrases (1)

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secretly delighted
very pleased while keeping that pleasure hidden

Adverb + adjective

Etymology

From secret + -ly.

Topics

Describing Qualities

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