stealthier; stealthiest
1
: slow, deliberate, and secret in action or character
2
a
: intended to escape observation : furtive
b
: designed to produce a very weak radar return
a stealthy airplane
Examples of stealthy in a Sentence
the stealthy movements of the crocodile
cats are among the stealthiest of stalkers
Recent Examples on the Web
Related Stories Ghost Trail The Bottom Line A gripping manhunt movie that packs a stealthy wallop.
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Jon Frosch, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 May 2024
From the stealthy ants marching across kitchen countertops to the persistent bed bugs hiding in the cracks of our beds, these unwelcome creatures can quickly turn our safe havens into sources of distress.
—The Dreamer Media, Baltimore Sun, 4 Mar. 2024
Of course, folks after a less noticeable camera are likely to prefer the stealthier black edition.
—PCMAG, 30 Apr. 2024
These stealthy submarines, which can fire torpedoes and Tomahawk missiles, will potentially add to the number of threats Beijing faces in case of a regional war.
—John Ismay, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2024
Gone, too, is stopping the proliferation of the technology that makes drones smaller, lighter, stealthier, more powerful and deadly, the official said.
—USA TODAY, 27 Apr. 2024
Theft of up to $30 million from L.A. vault was seamless, sophisticated, stealthy.
—Defne Karabatur, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2024
Chris recommends Michelle try this recipe for Beef and Bacon Stew, which includes a stealthy addition of miso for extra umami depth.
—The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 29 Feb. 2024
Turns out, the Oppenheimer star, who is famously press shy, treats the event like any other awards ceremony—with a tasteful (and super stealthy) eye towards tailoring, which is always meant to seamlessly blend in, not stand out.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 11 Mar. 2024
Jon Frosch, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 May 2024
From the stealthy ants marching across kitchen countertops to the persistent bed bugs hiding in the cracks of our beds, these unwelcome creatures can quickly turn our safe havens into sources of distress.
—The Dreamer Media, Baltimore Sun, 4 Mar. 2024
Of course, folks after a less noticeable camera are likely to prefer the stealthier black edition.
—PCMAG, 30 Apr. 2024
These stealthy submarines, which can fire torpedoes and Tomahawk missiles, will potentially add to the number of threats Beijing faces in case of a regional war.
—John Ismay, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2024
Gone, too, is stopping the proliferation of the technology that makes drones smaller, lighter, stealthier, more powerful and deadly, the official said.
—USA TODAY, 27 Apr. 2024
Theft of up to $30 million from L.A. vault was seamless, sophisticated, stealthy.
—Defne Karabatur, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2024
Chris recommends Michelle try this recipe for Beef and Bacon Stew, which includes a stealthy addition of miso for extra umami depth.
—The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 29 Feb. 2024
Turns out, the Oppenheimer star, who is famously press shy, treats the event like any other awards ceremony—with a tasteful (and super stealthy) eye towards tailoring, which is always meant to seamlessly blend in, not stand out.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 11 Mar. 2024
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“Stealthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stealthy. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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