Antonyms for secretly

Grammar : Adv

Spell : see-krit

Phonetic Transcription : ˈsi krɪt

Definition of secretly

Origin : early 15c., from secret (adj.) + -ly (2).

adv in hidden manner

Example sentences :

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

Synonyms for secretly

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