covert

¹co·vert

adj \ˈkō-(ˌ)vərt, kō-ˈ; ˈkə-vərt\

Definition of COVERT

1

: not openly shown, engaged in, or avowed : veiled <a covert alliance>

2

: covered over : sheltered

— co·vert·ly adverb

— co·vert·ness noun

Examples of COVERT

1. He has taken part in a number of covert military operations.
2. spy agencies taking covert action

Origin of COVERT

Middle English, from Anglo-French, past participle of coverir to cover

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to COVERT

Synonyms: cloistered, secluded, hidden, isolated, quiet, remote, retired, secret, sheltered

Antonyms: open, overt, public

Related Words: lone, lonely, lonesome, reclusive, solitary; private

Near Antonyms: obvious, visible; exposed

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Rhymes with COVERT

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