Skip to content
vocaboo
Beta
Log in

stealthy

Pronunciation: [ˈstɛlθi]

Word

Learn how to use stealthy in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “behavior”

(adjective) to do things in a quiet and sneaky way so that no one notices you. If someone is being stealthy, they are trying very hard to stay hidden or to not be seen.

Example

The cat moved stealthily through the grass, hoping to catch a bird.

Example

He was so loud while trying to sneak up on his friends that he wasn't being stealthy at all.

Example

Why do you think the ninja is so stealthy in the movie?

Context: “situation”

(adjective) to act in a way that is not easily seen or detected. This could mean doing something important without anyone knowing.

Example

She made a stealthy move to surprise her teammates during the game.

Example

His plan to be stealthy failed when everyone noticed him running.

Example

What makes a spy's actions so stealthy?

How to pronounce stealthy

Pronunciation: [ˈstɛlθi]

Listen and repeat as many times as you need.

0s
0s