Secretly Definition & Meaning
secretly
- adverb
- in secrecy; not openly; "met secretly to discuss the invasion plans"; "the children secretly went to the movies when they were supposed to be at the library"; "they arranged to meet in secret"
- not openly; inwardly; "they were secretly delighted at his embarrassment"; "hoped secretly she would change her mind"
"Secretly" in song lyrics
See how secretly is used in real songs:
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"you be the reason to secretly"
Brodhi — Perfect Creation -
"Come and go see creep with me, secretly"
Deadly Venoms — The Way We Feel -
"But they sell a bit, secretly"
J-Zone f/ Huggy Bear & Risin' Sons (Kobayashi & Trip) — Candy Razors
Words that rhyme with secretly
Usage tips for "secretly"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "secretly" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for secretly to find words that pair well.
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- What does secretly mean?
- in secrecy; not openly; "met secretly to discuss the invasion plans"; "the children secretly went to the movies when they were supposed to be at the library"; "they arranged to meet in secret" not openly; inwardly; "they were secretly delighted at his embarrassment"; "hoped secretly she would change her mind"
- What part of speech is secretly?
- Secretly is an adverb.
- How many definitions does secretly have?
- Secretly has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adverb).