stealth
word
/ˈstɛɫθ/
stelth
/stˈɛlθ/
stelth
Definition
The act of moving, doing something, or existing in a secret, quiet, or hidden way to avoid being seen or noticed.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly in formal or technical contexts (military, technology: 'stealth aircraft'). Common collocations: 'move with stealth', 'by stealth', 'stealth mode'. Implies secrecy and care, not just quietness.
Spanish: sigilo - sigilosidadPortuguese (BR): furtividade - discriçãoPortuguese (PT): furtividade - discriçãoChinese (Simplified): 隐身 - 潜行Chinese (Traditional): 隱身 - 潛行Hindi: चोरी-छुपेपन - छुप-छुपाकरArabic: تخفي - تسللBengali: গোপনীয়তা - চুপিচুপি চলাফেরাRussian: скрытность - тайностьJapanese: ステルス - 隠密Vietnamese: sự lén lút - sự bí mậtKorean: 은밀함 - 스텔스Turkish: gizlilik - gizli hareketUrdu: خفیہ طریقہ - چپ چاپیIndonesian: secara diam-diam - siluman
Example Sentences
That software runs in stealth mode so you don’t even know it’s there.
natural
We need to use stealth if we’re going to get past those guards.
natural
With a bit of stealth, she managed to surprise everyone at the party.
natural
The cat moved with stealth across the room.
basic
The spy relied on stealth to avoid detection.
basic
The ninja's stealth made him hard to find.
basic