Synonyms for secretly
se·cret·ly

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1. secretly, in secret, on the Q.T., on the QTadverb

   in secrecy; not openly

   "met secretly to discuss the invasion plans"; "the children secretly went to the movies when they were supposed to be at the library"; "they arranged to meet in secret"

   Synonyms:
   on the Q.T., in secret, on the QT

2. secretlyadverb

   not openly; inwardly

   "they were secretly delighted at his embarrassment"; "hoped secretly she would change her mind"

   Synonyms:
   on the Q.T., in secret, on the QT

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1. secretlyadjective

   Synonyms:
   privately, privily

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1. List of paraphrases for "secretly":

   covertly, secretely, secret, clandestinely, stealthily, clandestine, privately, confidentially, secrets

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1. David Nabarro:

   The flares (in new cases) that we're seeing are usually because there has been an unsafe burial, probably done secretly.

2. Isaac Asimov:

   From my close observation of writers...they fall into two groups 1) those who bleed copiously and visibly at any bad review, and 2) those who bleed copiously and secretly at any bad review.

3. Nigerian Proverb:

   To cement a new friendship, especially between foreigners or persons of a different social world, a spark with which both were secretly charged must fly from person to person, and cut across the accidents of place and time.

4. Smiley Blanton:

   It is easier to talk about money -- and much easier to talk about sex -- than it is to talk about power. People who have it deny it people who want it do not want to appear to hunger for it and people who engage in its machinations do so secretly.

5. Raneshwar Sing Kishan:

   Janlokpal agitation turned out to be a drama secretly orchestrated by Govt and its top committee members who duped citizens are now seen enjoying prized positions in Government only .Hope Farmers protest do not come out in the same way.