Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

stealth

noun
/stɛlθ/
Definition
The act of moving, proceeding, or acting in a covert or secret manner.
Examples
  • The spy used stealth to infiltrate the enemy base without being detected.
  • The cat approached its prey with a stealthy movement, ensuring it didn’t scare it away.
  • Stealth is an essential tactic in military operations to avoid detection.
Meaning
Stealth refers to the quality or characteristic of being secretive or hidden, allowing actions to go unnoticed.
Synonyms
  • secrecy
  • furtiveness
  • sneakiness
  • surreptitiousness
  • covert action