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SECRETIVELY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does secretively mean?
• SECRETIVELY (adverb)
The adverb SECRETIVELY has 1 sense:
1. in a secretive manner; with a preference for secrecy
Familiarity information: SECRETIVELY used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
In a secretive manner; with a preference for secrecy
Context example:
the teacher raised a hand to him, slightly and secretively, because he was her favorite
Pertainym:
secretive (inclined to secrecy or reticence about divulging information)
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