Secretively (Adverb)
Meaning
In a secretive manner; with a preference for secrecy; "the teacher raised a hand to him, slightly and secretively, because he was her favorite".
Examples
- She would smile at him secretively, and he couldn't help but notice the unspoken connection between them.
- The artist worked on her latest project secretively, carefully guarding the details from the prying eyes of her competitors.
- He nodded at her secretively, signaling that he understood the plan without drawing attention to themselves.
- The teacher raised a hand to him, slightly and secretively, because he was her favorite, but she didn't want to show favoritism.
- She moved through the shadows secretively, careful to avoid detection as she made her way to the hidden meeting point.