1. (

• secretly ,
• in_secret ,
• on_the_Q.T. ,
• on_the_QT

) 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"; "they arranged to meet in secret" ;

2. (

• secretly ,

) not openly; inwardly; "they were secretly delighted at his embarrassment"; "hoped secretly she would change her mind" ;