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English
Etymology
From clandestine + -ly.
Pronunciation
- (US) IPA(key): /klænˈdɛs.tɪn.li/
- Hyphenation: clan‧des‧tine‧ly
Adverb
clandestinely (comparative more clandestinely, superlative most clandestinely)
- In a secret or covert manner.
1838 (date written), L E L[andon], chapter XVI, in Lady Anne Granard; or, Keeping up Appearances. , volume I, London: Henry Colburn, , published 1842, →OCLC, page 211:In another moment, Louisa's arms were around her also, welcoming her to Violet Lodge, and pouring on her a thousand thanks, yet asking, with trepidation, "have you brought the dear girls clandestinely?"
- In an illicit way, i.e. not permitted by the law or regulations.
Translations
in a secret, covert manner