Definitions for stealthy
ˈstɛl θistealthy

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. furtive, sneak(a), sneaky, stealthy, surreptitiousadjective

   marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed

   "a furtive manner"; "a sneak attack"; "stealthy footsteps"; "a surreptitious glance at his watch"

WiktionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. stealthyadjective

   Characterized by or resembling stealth or secrecy.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Stealthyadjective

   Done clandestinely; performed by stealth.

   Etymology: from stealth.

   Now wither’d murder with his stealthy pace,
   Moves like a ghost. William Shakespeare, Macbeth.

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1. stealthy

   Stealthy refers to being quiet, secretive, or sneaky in action or movement in order to avoid detection. It typically involves caution, cunning, and discretion.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Stealthy

   done by stealth; accomplished clandestinely; unperceived; secret; furtive; sly

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of stealthy in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of stealthy in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of stealthy in a Sentence

1. Hans Kristensen:

   Stealthy bombers equipped with numerous stealthy LRSOs would - in the eye of an adversary - be the perfect surprise attack weapon.

2. Mark Ferguson:

   Russia has introduced new capabilities such as newer and more stealthy nuclear-powered attack and ballistic missile defense submarines. They are also expanding the reach of their conventional submarines with advanced cruise missiles.

3. Stephen Johnston:

   ( Tumors) have stealthy devices ; they have ways of suppressing the immune system. At an early stage, a tumor hasn't evolved all those capabilities, so we think we have an inherent advantage by attacking very early.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=stealthy
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Stealthy
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=stealthy
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stealthy
6. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=stealthy