Word
stealthy
US/ˈstɛɫθi/
UK/stˈɛlθi/
Definition
adj. quiet and careful so that no one sees or hears you. You use this to describe someone or something moving in a secret way.
adj. behaving or done in a cautious and surreptitious manner, so as not to be seen or heard.
Examples
“The cat made a stealthy approach toward the bird.”
“The thief used stealthy movements to avoid waking the residents as he moved through the dark house.”
“Modern fighter jets utilize stealthy designs and specialized coatings to minimize their radar cross-section, allowing them to penetrate enemy airspace without detection.”
Examples
simple
“The cat made a stealthy approach toward the bird.”
contextual
“The thief used stealthy movements to avoid waking the residents as he moved through the dark house.”
complex
“Modern fighter jets utilize stealthy designs and specialized coatings to minimize their radar cross-section, allowing them to penetrate enemy airspace without detection.”
Usage
Often used to describe physical movement or the design of military technology.
Real-World Examples
“Wildlife photographer Gordon Buchanon gets a front-row seat to African lions' stealthy nighttime ambush.” Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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