Associations to the word «Secretly»

Wiktionary

SECRETLY, adverb. In secret, covertly.

Dictionary definition

SECRETLY, adverb. 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".
SECRETLY, adverb. Not openly; inwardly; "they were secretly delighted at his embarrassment"; "hoped secretly she would change her mind".

Wise words

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