adverb
- In secrecy; not openly.
- usage: "met secretly to discuss the invasion plans"; "the children secretly went to the movies when they were supposed to be at the library"; "they arranged to meet in secret"
- synonyms: in secret, on the Q. T., on the QT
- Not openly; inwardly.
- usage: "they were secretly delighted at his embarrassment"; "hoped secretly she would change her mind"
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