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Synonyms for secretly
| Grammar : Adv |
| Spell : see-krit |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈsi krɪt |
Top 10 synonyms for secretly
Définition of secretly
Origin :- early 15c., from secret (adj.) + -ly (2).
- adv in hidden manner
- I secretly hoped for a silk, but Mother, to whom I suppose I am even now—now!
- Extract from : « The Bacillus of Beauty » by Harriet Stark
- The arrival of Winkleman would, he secretly admitted, upset him completely.
- Extract from : « The Leopard Woman » by Stewart Edward White
- Plainly, Evadna was secretly laughing at her perturbed interest in the matter.
- Extract from : « Good Indian » by B. M. Bower
- Secretly he was hoping that Evadna heard the explanation, and he raised his voice purposely.
- Extract from : « Good Indian » by B. M. Bower
- From which I infer that you secretly think her manner equal to her looks?'
- Extract from : « Little Dorrit » by Charles Dickens
- The President asked, was the Accused openly denounced or secretly?
- Extract from : « A Tale of Two Cities » by Charles Dickens
- How often am I secretly shocked by the cold carelessness of your words and manner!
- Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 8 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
- I secretly wished that already he was in the heart of Muscovy.
- Extract from : « Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 59, No. 364, February 1846 » by Various
- I am at last married to the one I have secretly worshiped for years.
- Extract from : « Graham's Magazine Vol XXXII. No. 5. May 1848 » by Various
- He was to make his presence known to Louise only if he could do so secretly.
- Extract from : « The Avenger » by E. Phillips Oppenheim
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