stealthy

Meanings

• adjective

  Moving quietly or observing carefully and secretly in order to avoid detection.

  - "The thief was stealthy in his approach to the bank."
  - "The stealthy panther stalked its prey in the jungle."

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Synonyms

concealed , sneaking , undercover

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with stealthy
belly , jolly , melly , quelly , sully , telly

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Homophones

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1. Stealth () : The ability to move quietly or act in a way as not to be noticed.
   

2. Stealthy () : Moving quietly or acting in a way as not to be noticed.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of stealthy that leads to same result
stealthier , stealthiest , stealthily , stealthiness , stealthinesses , stealthy

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Etymology

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From Old English stelan 'to steal', probably related to stel 'thief'. The sense development may have been influenced by stealt 'quietly, secretly'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'stealth' is also used to describe military technology that allows aircraft or ships to avoid detection by radar.

2. The stealthiest animal in the world is believed to be the tiger quoll, which is native to Australia. It is able to blend in with its surroundings due to its stripes and spots.

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Related Concepts

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1. Camouflage: The use of clothing, makeup, or other means to blend in with one's surroundings and avoid detection.

2. Infiltration: The act of entering an enemy's territory or organization with the intention of gaining information or causing damage.

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Culture

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Stealth is a common theme in literature, art, and film. In literature, stealth is often used to describe characters or situations where secrecy and quietness are essential. In art, stealth is depicted in paintings and sculptures of animals in the wild, such as panthers and leopards. In film, stealth is a key element in spy movies and heist films.

How to Memorize "stealthy"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person moving quietly and silently through the forest, avoiding making any noise or leaving any traces.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'stealthy' with the image of a cat stalking its prey in the wild.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'stealthy' as 'staying hidden and unnoticed like a thief'.

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