clandestinely
Syllables: clan·des·tine·ly/klænˈdɛs.tɪn.li/
clandestinely adverb: in a secret or covert manner.
Adverb
clandestinely (comparative more clandestinely, superlative most clandestinely)
- In a secret or covert manner.
- In another moment, Louisa's arms were around her also, welcoming her to Violet Lodge, and pouring on her a thousand thanks, yet asking, with trepidation, "have you brought the dear girls clandestinely?"1838 (date written), L[etitia] E[lizabeth] L[andon], chapter XVI, in Lady Anne Granard; or, Keeping up Appearances. […], volume I, London: Henry Colburn, […], published 1842, →OCLC, page 211
- In an illicit way, i.e. not permitted by the law or regulations.
clandestinely meaning in Sanskrit
clandestinely in Sanskrit
- in a secret, covert manner
- सनुतर् sanutar
Forms of clandestinely
| comparative | more clandestinely |
|---|---|
| superlative | most clandestinely |
Origin of clandestinely
From clandestine + -ly.
Questions about clandestinely
- What does clandestinely mean?
- Clandestinely means in a secret or covert manner.
- What is clandestinely in Sanskrit?
- Clandestinely in Sanskrit is सनुतर् (sanutar). See Clandestinely meaning in Sanskrit.
- What part of speech is clandestinely?
- Clandestinely is an adverb.
- How do you pronounce clandestinely?
- Clandestinely is pronounced /klænˈdɛs.tɪn.li/ (US).
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