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10 Language-to-English Dictionariessigilosamente
Pronunciation / Transliteration: si.xi.loˈsa.men.te
"El felino caminaba sigilosamente."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
In a manner so as not to be seen or heard; on tiptoe or cautiously.
"The cat moved stealthily through the tall grass toward the unsuspecting bird." - 2
Secretly or furtively, often with a hidden or covert motive.
"He stealthily checked his phone during the important meeting."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Middle English word 'stelth', meaning theft or stealth, originating from Old English 'stǣlþ'. Over centuries, it evolved to describe any action performed quietly, cautiously, and in a manner designed not to attract attention.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Stealthily" is said worldwide
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discrètement
Transliteration: diskʁɛt.mɑ̃
"Il s'est approché discrètement de la porte."
heimlich
Transliteration: haɪmlɪç
"Sie bewegte sich heimlich durch den Flur."
furtivamente
Transliteration: furtiˈvamente
"Il ladro si mosse furtivamente nella stanza buia."
sigilosamente
Transliteration: si.xi.loˈsa.men.te
"El felino caminaba sigilosamente."
silenciosamente
Transliteration: si.lẽ.sjo.zaˈmẽ.tʃi
"Ele entrou furtivamente na sala."
चुपके से
Transliteration: chupke se
"वह चुपके से कमरे में दाखिल हुआ।"
悄悄地
Transliteration: qiāo qiāo de
"他悄悄地走出了房间。"
살금살금
Transliteration: salgeum-salgeum
"고양이가 살금살금 다가갔다."
こっそり
Transliteration: kossori
"彼はこっそり部屋から抜け出した。"
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