Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
creepingly
adverb
/ˈkriːpɪŋli/
Definition
In a way that moves slowly and quietly, often in a stealthy manner.; subtly and gradually; in a creep-like manner.
Examples
- He approached the sleeping dog creepingly, careful not to wake it.
- The vines creepingly wrapped around the old fence.
- She felt creepingly anxious as the deadline approached.
Meaning
The adverb describes an action that occurs slowly, quietly, or gradually, often without drawing attention.
Synonyms
- stealthily
- slowly
- gradually
- quietly
- surreptitiously
