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ON THE SLY Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the phrase on the sly. (exact relations)
There is 0 hypernym of the phrase on the sly. (close relations)
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furtively
adverbadv
adverb

• in a furtive manner

covertly
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adverb

• in a covert manner

discreetly
adverbadv
adverb

• with discretion; prudently and with wise self-restraint

quietly
adverbadv
adverb

• with low volume

• with little or no sound

• with little or no activity or no agitation (`quiet' is a nonstandard variant for `quietly')

• in a restful manner

secretly
adverbadv
adverb

• in secrecy; not openly

• not openly; inwardly

stealthily
adverbadv
adverb

• in a stealthy manner

surreptitiously
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adverb

• in a surreptitious manner

clandestinely
adverbadv
adverb

• In a secret or covert manner.

• In an illicit way, i.e. not permitted by the law or regulations.

Alternatives for FURTIVELY

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