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
As for the rest of the movie’s large cast, Harrelson is a hoot, stealing his share of scenes as the stealthy Moe attempting to manipulate history via Kelly, who’s got a few skeletons in her closet.
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Gary Goldstein, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2024
Stainless steel is going to resonate with the traditionalists, the yellow gold with those who like a louder wrist flex, and black ceramic will offer up a stealthy, futuristic vibe.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 1 July 2024
The truth is cats are just way stealthier and way better at staying alive.
—Benjamin Vanhoose, Peoplemag, 27 June 2024
This modestly larger navy must include more stealthy Virginia-class attack submarines.
—Robert C. O’Brien, Foreign Affairs, 18 June 2024
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Gary Goldstein, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2024
Stainless steel is going to resonate with the traditionalists, the yellow gold with those who like a louder wrist flex, and black ceramic will offer up a stealthy, futuristic vibe.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 1 July 2024
The truth is cats are just way stealthier and way better at staying alive.
—Benjamin Vanhoose, Peoplemag, 27 June 2024
This modestly larger navy must include more stealthy Virginia-class attack submarines.
—Robert C. O’Brien, Foreign Affairs, 18 June 2024
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“Stealthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stealthy. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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