Stealthily/ˈstelθɪli/ Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Secret Intent Used when the action is intentional to avoid drawing attention. She stealthily hid the gift, hoping it would be a surprise. Pro Tip 2/3Physical Quietness Often involves moving silently or with minimal noise. He opened the door stealthily to avoid being heard. Pro Tip 3/3Narrative Tension Use to create suspense in stories or descriptions. The thief stealthily approached the safe, every second pulsing with tension.