clandestinely

From clandestine +‎ -ly.

• (US) IPA^(key): /klænˈdɛs.tɪn.li/
• Hyphenation: clan‧des‧tine‧ly

clandestinely (comparative more clandestinely, superlative most clandestinely)

1. In a secret or covert manner.
   • 1838 (date written), L[etitia] E[lizabeth] 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?"

2. In an illicit way, i.e. not permitted by the law or regulations.

• clandestineness