secretly

Adverb

• In a manner that is kept hidden or private.
• in secrecy; not openly
  • "met secretly to discuss the invasion plans"
  • "the children secretly went to the movies when they were supposed to be at the library"
• not openly; inwardly
  • "they were secretly delighted at his embarrassment"
  • "hoped secretly she would change her mind"

Adv

• In secret, covertly.

Examples

• He secretly hoped for a ’Q’ to pair with his ’U’ for a big score.
• Mary cheated secretly in the test, and never got caught.

Synonyms

in secret, on the Q.T., on the QT