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secretively

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se·cre·tive  (skr-tv, s-krtv)
adj.
Having or marked by an inclination to secrecy; not open, forthright, or frank. See Synonyms at silent.
secre·tive·ly adv.
secre·tive·ness n.
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Adv.1.secretively - in a secretive manner; with a preference for secrecy; "the teacher raised a hand to him, slightly and secretively, because he was her favorite"
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secretively [ˈsiːkrətɪvlɪ] ADV
1. (= furtively) [behave, smile] → con mucho secreto
2. (= in secret) → a escondidas
secretively [ˈsiːkrɪtɪvli] adv → en cachette
secretively
adv → geheimnisvoll; (= in secret) → heimlich; to behave secretively → geheimnistuerisch sein
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