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Definition of stealthy

stealthy

/ˈstɛl.θi/
stealth · y
Adverb:stealthily
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• adjective

1

Behaving, done, or made in a cautious and surreptitious manner, so as not to be seen or heard.

Example

"The wildlife photographer made a stealthy approach through the tall grass to avoid startling the herd of deer."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 16th century from the noun 'stealth' plus the adjectival suffix '-y'. 'Stealth' derives from Middle English 'stelthe', originally meaning 'theft', and is closely related to the Old English verb 'stelan' ('to steal').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Stealthy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/stealthy
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