Synonyms of covert
41 similar words · 1 opposite word
Another word for covert is deep-laid. Other synonyms of covert are cloak-and-dagger, clandestine, furtive, surreptitious and obfuscated.
Synonyms and similar words for covert
adjectiveUnder coverture.
- covert baronCovert, under coverture; married.
adjectiveMore synonyms
- abstruseConcealed or hidden; secret.
- behind the scenes
- catlike
- backroom
- backstairs
- stealth slang
- clandestineDone or kept in secret, sometimes to conceal an illicit or improper purpose.
- cloak-and-daggerMarked by menacing furtive secrecy, often with a melodramatic tint or espionage involved.
- concealedHidden.
- confidential
- deep-laidSecret and carefully planned.
- dernHidden; secret; private.
- disguised
- furtiveOf a thing: done with evasive or guilty secrecy.
- huggermugger
- hush-hushSecret, not spoken of (or spoken of only in hushed whispers between insiders).
- inconspicuous
- incognitoWithout being known; in an assumed character, or under an assumed title; in disguise.
- low profileAn intentionally furtive position as to not arouse suspicion or catch attention.
- lurksomeCharacterised or marked by lurking; lurky.
- lurkyTending to lurk; given to or indicative of lurking.
- mousy
- obfuscatedHaving undergone obfuscation.
- off-the-books
- on the down-low
- on the slySlyly, in an inconspicuous manner, so as not to be seen; secretly; stealthily.
- secret
- secretive
- slinky
- sly
- sneaky
- stealthyCharacterized by or resembling stealth or secrecy.
- sub rosaCarried out confidentially or secretly.
- surreptitiousStealthy, furtive, well hidden, covert (especially movements).
- under-the-table
- under the radarWithout attracting notice; in an undetected or secretive manner.
- under wraps
- undercover
- undergroundHidden, furtive, secretive.
- unperceivedNot perceived.
Opposite of covert
adjectiveSecret, surreptitious, concealed.
- overtOpen and not concealed or secret.
Meaning of covert
- adjective Secret, surreptitious, concealed.
- adjective Hidden, covered over; overgrown, sheltered.
- adjective Under coverture.
covert in other languages
Questions about synonyms of covert
- What is another word for covert?
- Covert has 41 synonyms on Word.ws, such as deep-laid, cloak-and-dagger, clandestine, furtive, surreptitious, obfuscated, concealed and hush-hush.
- What is the opposite of covert?
- The opposite of covert is overt.
- What does covert mean?
- Covert means secret, surreptitious, concealed.
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