stealthy
/ˈstɛlθi/ adjective C2- Characterized by or resembling stealth or secrecy. · stealthy military manoeuvres
Comparative stealthier · Superlative stealthiest
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A low, stealthy sound came to my ears, not from the direction of Baker Street, but from the back of the very house in which we lay concealed.
For some minutes he peered forth in furtive, stealthy fashion, as one who wishes to be assured that he is unobserved.
Last night, about two in the morning, I was aroused by a stealthy step passing my room.
Instantly I made my way back to my room, and very shortly came the stealthy steps passing once more upon their return journey.
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