stealthier; stealthiest
1
: slow, deliberate, and secret in action or character
2
a
: intended to escape observation : furtive
b
: designed to produce a very weak radar return
a stealthy airplane
Examples of stealthy in a Sentence
the stealthy movements of the crocodile
cats are among the stealthiest of stalkers
Recent Examples on the Web
Theft of up to $30 million from L.A. vault was seamless, sophisticated, stealthy.
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Defne Karabatur, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2024
Chris recommends Michelle try this recipe for Beef and Bacon Stew, which includes a stealthy addition of miso for extra umami depth.
—The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 29 Feb. 2024
Turns out, the Oppenheimer star, who is famously press shy, treats the event like any other awards ceremony—with a tasteful (and super stealthy) eye towards tailoring, which is always meant to seamlessly blend in, not stand out.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 11 Mar. 2024
The other color, Pale Blue Metallic, is far more subtle as the name implies, and would be a better choice for those who’d like to be a little more stealthy in their Taycan.
—Tim Stevens, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2024
While Carewe’s renown extended well past his actual career, his baby brother Wallace was stealthy as a tortoise.
—Erik Himmelsbach-Weinstein, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2024
Stanley released two Easter Quencher Tumblers that sold out fast, even with the company's attempt to make the drop as stealthy as possible at 12 p.m. ET on Tuesday.
—Emilee Coblentz, USA TODAY, 7 Mar. 2024
With its sleek silhouette and stealthy attitude (there’s not a logo in sight!), Styles’s bag is very much a unisex design.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 22 Feb. 2024
Stalking Ability Tigers are sleek, stealthy, and come with their own camouflage.
—Matthew Every, Field & Stream, 21 Feb. 2024
Defne Karabatur, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2024
Chris recommends Michelle try this recipe for Beef and Bacon Stew, which includes a stealthy addition of miso for extra umami depth.
—The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 29 Feb. 2024
Turns out, the Oppenheimer star, who is famously press shy, treats the event like any other awards ceremony—with a tasteful (and super stealthy) eye towards tailoring, which is always meant to seamlessly blend in, not stand out.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 11 Mar. 2024
The other color, Pale Blue Metallic, is far more subtle as the name implies, and would be a better choice for those who’d like to be a little more stealthy in their Taycan.
—Tim Stevens, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2024
While Carewe’s renown extended well past his actual career, his baby brother Wallace was stealthy as a tortoise.
—Erik Himmelsbach-Weinstein, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2024
Stanley released two Easter Quencher Tumblers that sold out fast, even with the company's attempt to make the drop as stealthy as possible at 12 p.m. ET on Tuesday.
—Emilee Coblentz, USA TODAY, 7 Mar. 2024
With its sleek silhouette and stealthy attitude (there’s not a logo in sight!), Styles’s bag is very much a unisex design.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 22 Feb. 2024
Stalking Ability Tigers are sleek, stealthy, and come with their own camouflage.
—Matthew Every, Field & Stream, 21 Feb. 2024
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“Stealthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stealthy. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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