stealthily

Definition

In a stealthy manner, furtively.

Etymology

From stealthy + -ly.

Example Sentences

• "The dog obeyed the significant beck of his finger, and they drew off, stealthily, together."
• "So intent was he upon this personal appraisement of his features that he did not hear the parting of the tall grass behind him as a great body pushed itself stealthily through the jungle; nor did his companion, the ape, hear either, for he was drinking and the noise of his sucking lips and gurgles of satisfaction drowned the quiet approach of the intruder."