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covertly Synonyms
Another word for covertly
Choosing another word for covertly that fits your sentence is easier when synonyms and similar words are paired with an exact adverb definition and ranked by match strength.
• adverb (Context 1)
In a way that is not openly acknowledged, displayed, or easily noticed; secretly.
Usage Example
"The journalists clandestinely recorded the meeting to expose the corporate fraud."
Strongest
clandestinely
secretly
surreptitiously
in secret
furtively
Strong
stealthily
concealedly
on the sly
Opposites of covertly
The opposite of covertly shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
overtly
openly
publicly
transparently
candidly
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Covertly. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/covertly