secretively

Definition of Secretively in English :

1. secretively

in a secretive manner; with a preference for secrecy

Example Sentences:
'the teacher raised a hand to him, slightly and secretively, because he was her favorite'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Secretively

adjective

inclined to secrecy; reticent

adjective

1.

tending to conceal one's thoughts, feelings, affairs, etc. from others; reticent; not frank or open

2.

secretory

adj.

1.

a. Having a tendency to keep one's thoughts or activities unknown to others: a secretive neighbor; secretive spy agencies.

b. Characterized by or done in secrecy: a secretive meeting; a secretive act.

2. Suggestive of the keeping of secrets: a secretive look; a secretive whisper.

3. Tending to remain concealed. Used of animals.