covertly

adverb

co·​vert·​ly

ˈkō-(ˌ)vərt-lē, 

kō-ˈvərt-;

kə-ˈvərt-

1

: in a covert manner

glancing covertly over his shoulder

2

: with suggestive implication rather than direct expression

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from covert entry 1 + -ly

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Rhymes for covertly

• overtly
• curtly