Antonyms 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

Definition 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

Synonyms for covert

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