# stealthy

/ˈstɛɫθi/ (US) · /stˈɛlθi/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/stealthy
Updated: 2026-05-26

## Definition

quiet and careful so that no one sees or hears you. You use this to describe someone or something moving in a secret way.

For teachers: 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.

## Usage notes

- Often used to describe physical movement or the design of military technology.

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