1. in a quiet, secret way to avoid being noticed or detected

Examples

• The cat moved stealthily through the tall grass, hunting for mice.
• She stealthily crept down the hallway to avoid waking her parents.
• The thief stealthily entered the building through a back window.
• He stealthily approached the deer, trying not to make any noise.
• The spy stealthily gathered information without anyone suspecting.
• Children often move stealthily when they’re up to mischief.