secretly

(r) 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
in secret, on the Q.T., on the QT,
(r) not openly; inwardly
- they were secretly delighted at his embarrassment
- hoped secretly she would change her mind

in secret on the Q.T.

secrete

secreter secretin secretor